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Karen E. Steinhauser

Professor in Population Health Sciences
Population Health Sciences
200 Morris Street, Durham, NC 27705
200 Morris Street, Durham, NC 27705

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor in Population Health Sciences · 2017 - Present Population Health Sciences, Basic Science Departments
Professor in Medicine · 2020 - Present Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Medicine
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2013 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Professor in Medicine · 2018 - 2020 Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Medicine
Associate Professor in Population Health Sciences · 2017 - 2017 Population Health Sciences, Basic Science Departments
Associate Professor in Medicine · 2008 - 2017 Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Medicine
Assistant Professor in Medicine · 2006 - 2008 Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Medicine
Assistant Research Professor in Medicine · 2000 - 2006 Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Medicine
Instructor, Temporary in the Department of Medicine · 2000 - 2000 Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Medicine

Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke


Director, Duke Residency Professional Development Coaching Program
Associate Chief of Research in Palliative Care 2017-2019
Vice Chair of Faculty Development 2019-present