Meet Medical & Nursing Students

samantha-casper

The Key to Success

Two weeks before her 19th birthday, Samantha Casper, MSN’18, had a car accident. She was headed out for a night of fun with a friend, but ended up at...

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dalton-hughes

Dalton Hughes Aspires to Change the Way We Treat Psychiatric...

At the end of his second year of medical school, Dalton Hughes, a fifth-year student in the Medical Scientist Training Program, a dual MD/PhD program...

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abby-johnston

Two-time Olympic Diver to Pursue Emergency Medicine Career

The 2012 London Olympic Games played out like a fairy tale for Abby Johnston McGrath, MD’18. She stood on the podium, watching her country's flag rise...

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Students posing

Students Volunteer in Durham

Duke Medical students share their time and talents with Durham area non-profits on this semi-annual community service day.

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tedrick-vernon

Making a Difference Through Evidence-Based Solutions

Tedrick L. Vernon III first became a Duke nurse anesthesia student in 2015, but he says Duke helped him grow into his nursing career well be­fore that...

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liane-lau

Unlimited Possibilities

Liane Lau spent several years working in publishing in New York and Philadelphia and was quite successful at it. However, deep down she knew she...

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julia-martin

Improving Systems, Changing Lives

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...

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