bulletin of Duke University 1999-2000 Medical Center The Mission of Duke University The founding Indenture of Duke University directed the members of the university to "develop our resources, increase our wisdom, and promote human happiness." To these ends, the mission of Duke University is to provide a superior liberal education to undergraduate students, attending not only to their intellectual growth but also to their development as adults committed to high ethical standards and full participation as leaders in their communities; to prepare future members of the learned professions for lives of skilled and ethical service by providing excellent graduate and professional education; to advance the frontiers of knowledge and contribute boldly to the international community of scholarship; to foster health and well-being through medical research and patient care; and to promote a sincere spirit of tolerance, a sense and truth. By pursuing these objectives with vision and integrity, Duke University seeks to with the university; to contribute in diverse ways to the local community, the state, the nation, and the world; and to attain and maintain a place of real leadership in all that EDITOR Judith Smith PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Rob Hirtz STAFF SPECIALIST Margaret R. Sims BULLETIN COORDINATORS Lavon Perkins Donna Flamion Valerie Konczal PHOTOGRAPHS Jimmy Wallace Les Todd Duke Medical Center Communications Office Duke University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, handicap, or sexual orientation or preference in the administration of educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, employment, or any other university program or activity. The university admits qualified students to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students.
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The information in the bulletin applies to the academic year 1999-2000 and is accurate and current, to the best of our knowledge, as of February, 1999. The university reserves the right to change programs of study, academic requirements, lecturers, teaching staffs, the announced university calendar, and other matters described in the bulletin without prior notice, in accordance with established procedures. Information that the university is required to make available under the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Acts may be obtained from the Office of University Relations at 684-2823 or in writing to 615 Chapel Drive, Duke University Durham, NC 27708. Duke University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number 404-679- 4501) to award baccalaureates, masters, doctorates, and professional degrees.
Volume 71 April 1999 Number 3 The Bulletin of Duke University (USPS 073-680) is published by Duke University, Duke Station, Durham, North Carolina 27708 as follows: monthly—May; semimonthly—March, April, June, and August; thrice-monthly, September. Periodical rate paid at Durham, North Carolina. Contents Calendar of the Medical Center 4 University Administration 8 Medical Center Administration 8 Standing Committees of the School of Medicine and Medical Center 9 General Information 12 Doctor of Medicine Program 20 The Medical Curriculum 21 Doctor of Medicine Degree 23 Combined Degree Programs 29 Student Life 36 The University 37 Living Accommodations 37 Services Available 39 Admissions 44 Financial Information 50 Fees and Expenses 51 Financial Aid 56 Courses of Instruction 62 Roster of Students 141 Doctor of Physical Therapy Program 153 Allied Health Programs 164 Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Research 169 Pathologists’ Assistant Program 172 Physician Assistant Program 176 Certificate Programs 186 Clinical Psychology Internship 186 Ophthalmic Medical Technician 186 Pastoral Care and Counseling 187 Residency in Pharmacy Practice 189 School of Nursing Program 190 Graduate Medical Education 214 Roster of House Staff 218 Postgraduate Education 225 Index 226 3 SCHOOL OF MEDICINE CALENDAR 1999-2000 First Year (Freshmen) Students Fall Term 1999 August 11-13 Wednesday-Friday – Begin orientation and 1999-2000 academic year 16 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin Block I October 7 Thursday, 6:00 p.
– End Block I 12 Tuesday, 8:00 a. – Begin Block II November 23 Tuesday, 6:00 p. – Begin Thanksgiving holiday 29 Monday, 8:00 a. – Classes Resume December 17 Friday, 6:00 p.
– End Block II and Fall 1999 Term Spring Term 2000 January 3-7 Monday-Friday – Intro to Clinical Care (intensive learning week) and begin Spring 2000 Term 10 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin Block III 17 Monday – Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday February 4 Friday, 6:00 p. – End Block III 7-11 Monday-Friday – Intro to Clinical Care (intensive learning week) 14 Monday, 8:00 a.
– Begin Block IV April 19 Wednesday, 6:00 p. – End Block IV and begin spring vacation May 1-5 Monday-Friday – Intro to Clinical Care (intensive learning week) 8 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin Block V July 4 Tuesday – Independence Day holiday 6 Thursday, 6:00 p.- End Block V and 1999-2000 academic year Second Year (Sophomore) Students Fall Term 1999 August 2 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin Ambulatory Care Clerkship 20 Friday, 6:00 p.
– End intensive learning period 23 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in sections 81,41 Alternate Schedule for Psychiatry/Medical Practice and Health Systems 81 PSC August 23 – October 1 MPS October 4 – October 15 82 PSC October 18 – November 24 MPS November 29 – December 10 September 6 Monday, Labor Day holiday 15 Wednesday, 6:00 p. – End classes in section 41 20 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in section 42 October 1 Friday, 6:00 p.
– End classes in alt. section 81 PSC 4 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in alt. section 81 MPS 4 Calendar 13 Wednesday, 6:00 p.
– End Classes in regular sections 81, 42 15 Friday, 6:00 p. – End classes in alt. section 81 MPS 18 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in sections 82,43 November 10 Wednesday, 6:00 p.
– End classes in section 43 15 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in section 44 24 Wednesday, 6:00 p. – End classes in alt. Begin Thanksgiving holiday 29 Monday, 8:00 a.
– Resume classes in section 82,44. section 82 MPS December 10 Friday, 6:00 p. – End classes in alt. section 82 MPS 11 Saturday, 6:00 p.
– End classes in regular sections 82,44 Spring Term 2000 January 3 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in sections 81,41 17 Monday – Martin Luther King, Jr. – End classes in section 41 31 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in section 42 Alternate Schedule for Psychiatry/Medical Practice and Health Systems 81 PSC January 3 – February 11 MPS February 14 – February 25 82 PSC March 6 – April 14 MPS April 17 – April 28 February 11 Friday, 6:00 p.
– End classes in alt. Section 81 PSC 14 Monday 8:00 a. – Begin classes in alt. section 81 MPS 23 Wednesday, 6:00 p.
– End classes in regular sections 81,42 and begin spring vacation 25 Friday, 6:00 p. – End classes in alt. section 81 MPS and begin spring vacation March 6 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in sections 82,43 23 Thursday – Third Year Elective Forms for 2000-2001 academic year due in Dean's Office 29 Wednesday, 6:00 p.
– End classes in section 43 April 3 Monday, 8:00 a., Begin classes in section 44 5 Wednesday – Registration Fall 2000, rising third and fourth year students 14 Friday, 6:00 p. – End classes in alt. section 82 PSC 17 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in alt.
section 82 MPS 24 Monday, 6:00 p. – Late registration for Fall 2000 26 Wednesday, 6:00 p. – End classes in regular sections 82,44 28 Friday, 6:00 p. – End classes in alt.
section 82 MPS Summer Term 2000 Alternate Schedule for Psychiatry/Medical Practice and Health Systems 81 PSC May 1 – June 9 MPS June 12 – June 23 82 PSC June 26 – August 4 MPS August 7 – August 18 May 1 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in sections 81,41 24 Wednesday, 6:00 p. – End classes in section 41 29 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in section 42 Calendar 5 June 9 Friday, 6:00 p.
– End classes in alt. section 81 PSC 12 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in alt. section 81 MPS 21 Wednesday, 6:00 p.
– End classes in regular sections 81,42 23 Friday, 6:00 p. – End classes in alt. section 81 MPS 26 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in sections 82,43 July 4 Tuesday – Independence Day holiday 19 Wednesday, 6:00 p.
– End classes in section 43 24 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in section 44 August 4 Friday, 6:00 p. – End classes in alt. section 82 PSC 7 Monday 8:00 a.
– Begin classes in alt. section 82 MPS 16 Wednesday, 6:00 p. – End classes in regular sections 82,44 18 Friday, 6:00 p. – End classes in alt.
section 82 MPS Third Year (Junior) And Fourth Year (Senior) Students Summer Term 1999 May 10 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in sections 16,81,41 June 5 Saturday, 12:00 noon – End classes in section 41 7 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in section 42 July 3 Saturday, 12:00 noon – End classes in sections 81,42 4 Sunday – Independence Day holiday 5 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in sections 82,43 31 Saturday, 12 noon – End classes in section 43 August 2 Monday, 8:00 a.
– Begin classes in section 44 28 Saturday, 12:00 noon – End classes in sections 16,82,44 Fall Term 1999 August 30 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in sections 16,81,41 September 6 Monday, Labor Day holiday 25 Saturday, 12:00 noon – End classes in section 41 27 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in section 42 October 23 Saturday, 12:00 noon – End classes in sections 81,42 25 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in sections 82,43 November 17 Wednesday – Registration for Spring Term, 2000 20 Saturday, 12:00 p.
– End classes in section 43 22 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in section 44 24 Wednesday, 6:00 p. – Begin Thanksgiving holiday 29 Monday, 8:00 a. – Classes resume in section 44 December 8 Wednesday – Late registration day for Spring Term, 2000 22 Wednesday – 12:00 noon – End classes in sections 16, 82, 44 6 Calendar Spring Term 2000 January 10 Monday, 8:00 a.
– Begin classes in sections 16, 81, 41 17 Monday – Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday February 5 Saturday, 12:00 noon – End classes in section 41 7 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in section 42 March 4 Saturday, 12:00 noon – End classes in sections 81,42. Begin spring vacation 13 Monday, 8:00 a.
– Begin classes in sections 82,43 22 Wednesday – Registration for Summer Term 2000 – rising fourth year students 23 Thursday – Third Year Elective Forms due in Dean's Office April 5 Wednesday – Registration for Fall Term 2000 – rising third and fourth year students 8 Saturday, 12:00 noon – End classes in section 43 10 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in section 44 24 Monday – Late registration day for Fall Term, 2000 May 6 Saturday, 12:00 noon – End classes in sections 16,82,44 13-14 Saturday-Sunday – Graduation activities Summer Term 2000 May 8 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in sections 16,81,41 June 3 Saturday, 12:00 noon – End classes in section 41 5 Monday, 8:00 a. – Begin classes in section 42 July 1 Saturday, 12:00 noon – End classes in sections 81,42 3 Monday, 8:00 a.