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Cathleen Sellner Colon-Emeric

James B. Wyngaarden Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care
Duke Box 3003, Durham, NC 27710
3502 Hosp South, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


James B. Wyngaarden Distinguished Professor of Medicine · 2025 - Present Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine
Professor of Medicine · 2017 - Present Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine
Chief, Division of Geriatrics in the Department of Medicine · 2019 - Present Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine
Senior Fellow in the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development · 2003 - Present Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Institutes and Centers

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Medicine · 2012 - 2017 Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine · 2008 - 2012 Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medicine · 2003 - 2008 Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine
Associate in the Department of Medicine · 2000 - 2003 Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine
Instructor, Temporary in the Department of Medicine · 2000 - 2000 Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine
Associate in the Department of Medicine · 1998 - 1999 Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Medicine

Professional Training and Employment


Fellow in Geriatrics · 1999 - 2000 Duke University, Medicine
Chief Resident in Medicine · 1998 - 1999 Duke University, Medicine
Fellow in Geriatrics · 1997 - 1998 Duke University, Medicine
Medical Resident · 1994 - 1997 Duke University, Medicine