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A World-Class Academic and Health Care System

Duke Medicine conceptually integrates the Duke University Health System, the Duke University School of Medicine, and the Duke University School of Nursing.

It is the combination of research, clinical care, and education that takes place through the efforts of our faculty, staff, students, and trainees at many different sites throughout our region and worldwide.

As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Medicine strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.

To learn more, visit dukemedicine.org.

Mission, Vision, and Values

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Honors & Awards
Details about the latest recognitions that Duke Medicine has received

Nursing
Get information about nursing at Duke

Quality and Safety
Patient safety matters to us. Learn what Duke is doing to provide you with the highest quality care and maintain a safe environment