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Emily Funk

Associate Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing
School of Nursing
DUMC Box 3478, Durham, NC 27710
DUMC Box 3322, 307 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710

Awards & Honors


Climate Commitment Leadership Award

University Duke University · April 2026 The awards recognize students, staff, and faculty who demonstrate leadership in climate and sustainability efforts in support of Duke’s Climate Commitment and who embody its vision. This year’s group came from across Duke, demonstrating how the Climate Commitment is being advanced through education, research, community partnerships and engagement with the world. The honorees include: Emily McClanahan Funk, associate clinical professor in the Duke School of Nursing. Funk is lauded for being a national leader in advancing sustainability in anesthesia practice. More about this award

Climate Commitment Leadership Award

University Duke University · April 2026 The awards recognize students, staff, and faculty who demonstrate leadership in climate and sustainability efforts in support of Duke’s Climate Commitment and who embody its vision. This year’s group came from across Duke, demonstrating how the Climate Commitment is being advanced through education, research, community partnerships and engagement with the world. The honorees include: Emily McClanahan Funk, associate clinical professor in the Duke School of Nursing. Funk is lauded for being a national leader in advancing sustainability in anesthesia practice. More about this award

Climate Commitment Leadership Award

University Duke University · April 2026 The awards recognize students, staff, and faculty who demonstrate leadership in climate and sustainability efforts in support of Duke’s Climate Commitment and who embody its vision. This year’s group came from across Duke, demonstrating how the Climate Commitment is being advanced through education, research, community partnerships and engagement with the world. More about this award

Climate Commitment Leadership Award

University Duke University · April 2026 More about this award

Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program Faculty of the Year Award

University Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program Class of 2024 · July 2024

North Carolina Nurses Association Leadership Fellow 2023

State NCANA · 2023 More about this award

Outstanding DNP Faculty Award

Other Duke University School of Nursing · 2023 The Outstanding DNP Faculty Award is awarded from DNP student(s) nominations for demonstrating superior excellence and innovation in teaching and mentoring. More about this award

ASPAN Mary Hanna Memorial Journalism Award

National Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing · 2017

Duke CRNA Service Award

Department Duke Nurse Anesthesia Department · 2016

Dean's Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Professional Service

School Duke University School of Nursing · 2010

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