Orthopaedic Surgery Department Updates
- Strategic plan update discussions are now underway…in 2014, our plan had three main tenants: transparency, trust, and teamwork to help us transform orthopaedic surgery through research, education, and clinical. The updated plan from 2018 extended the tenants to include effectiveness and innovation. We will work with you to review the current plan and make effective updates. Your participation is essential to our success.
- July 19, 6:30 AM: Ralph Coonrad Visiting Professor – Charles E. Johnston, MD. Presentation topic, “Biologic Treatment for Severe Orthopaedic Conditions.” He specializes in Scoliosis and other spine disorders at the Scottish Rite for Children in Texas. The Scottish Rite for Children treats many of the world's most complex orthopaedic cases. Location: IPE Building, Room 1250.
- On July 1, we transitioned to the Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP), and thank you for your patience, dedication, and hard work. I would encourage you to ignore any rumors, misunderstandings, or miscommunications. If you have any questions, please let Dara or me know.
- New word: Eudaimonia. It is a Greek word translating to the state or condition of 'good spirit,’ commonly translated as 'happiness' or 'welfare.’ Greek philosophers studied and discussed how we put purpose into what we are doing in life. It is not about being ‘happy’ – it’s about having a purpose in life. People who achieved ‘eudaimonia’ commonly made a better holistic impact on their lives – grades, training, relationships, etc.
- We are thinking of our colleagues in Memphis. News stations reported the shooting death of Benjamin Mauck, MD, at the Campbell Clinic yesterday. It makes us recall the June 2022 shooting in Tulsa at the Warren Clinic that took the lives of a receptionist, visitor, and two doctors and how gun violence represents a public health crisis in the United States. As we pause to reflect, we should ask ourselves how to help with prevention and solutions. For example, I am a member of Doctors 4 Gun Safety.
- Our recent Culture Pulse survey highlighted three areas to improve department-wide: communication, community, complicated bureaucracy, and policies. We are focused on solutions, so I encourage you to participate in various upcoming community-building opportunities that include:
- July 21: Department Social Drop-In – Join your colleagues for light fare, beverages (beer and wine), and conversation, 3-5 p.m., IPE, 311 Trent Drive.
- Aug. 13: You and your family are invited to celebrate the start of the new academic year with food, fun, and a Durham Bulls baseball game! 4:00 – 9:00 p.m., Tobacco Road Sports Café, 280 S Mangum Street, Durham. Please RSVP to attend by 7/25.
- Dec. 8: Bowling Night with Duke Orthopaedics, 6-9 p.m., Bowlero, Durham, NC. All are welcome!
