Meet Medical and Nursing Students

Wonder what the day in the life of a medical student looks like? Nicole Miller shares her experience as a third year MD student at Duke University School of Medicine. From clinical and research work, to dancing, to studying, to volunteering to keep the Durham community healthy – see what how universities are developing the next generation of doctors and researchers.

Inspired by his father's health challenges, master's student Ben Ncube is leveraging Duke's Population Health Sciences Program to reimagine what's possible in global men's health policy.

Congratulations to the 442 students from the Duke University School of Medicine who graduated on Sunday, May 11, 2025, marking the successful culmination of their hard work and dedication.

In a packed learning hall, Duke University School of Medicine celebrated Match Day 2025, when the next generation of doctors learned what awaits them after finishing medical school. The event marked the culmination of years of dedication and hard work, as 116 students discovered their residency destinations.

Albert Howell shares his journey to the MD program at Duke and the importance of scholarship support in making his dream come true.

Physician assistant student Kristina Miller reflects on her journey to Duke and how the Hamilton-Carter Scholarship helped her achieve her goals.

Martin Roskoski shares his motivation for attending Duke University School of Nursing and how scholarship support makes a difference in his journey.

School of Medicine faculty are using the capabilities of ChatGPT, to improve students’ learning experiences.

Last spring, when Prince Boadi accepted an offer to attend Duke University School of Medicine starting in the fall of 2020, he knew the experience—leaving his family and friends in Chicago, learning his way around Durham, meeting new people, and taking on the rigors of medical school—would be different from anything else he’d ever done.

Kitty Hawk, located on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, is known to many tourists as a great spot for a carefree beach getaway. Julia Martin gained a different perspective of the town while growing up there, par­ticularly when it comes to accessing health care.