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Latoya C Patterson

Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Women's Health Associates
5324 McFarland Drive, Suite 300, Durham, NC 27617

Service to the Profession


Organizer, Volunteering in Agricultural Garden · April 24, 2021 - 2026 Community Outreach UCAN, UCAN Farm - Durham North Carolina North Carolina
Organizer, Durham Rescue Mission Lunches · March 2018 - June 2020 Community Outreach North Carolina North Carolina One of the quarterly department-wide community service activities. We prepare and serve food to women and children at a homeless shelter in Durham, NC
Organizer, MLK Diaper Bank Drive · January 2018 - 2026 Community Outreach One of the department-wide community service activities. We provided and wrapped diapers for families in need in the surrounding areas.
Organizer, Ronald McDonald House · December 2017 - 2026 Community Outreach One of the department-wide community service activities. Donated items and money for patients and families living at the Ronald McDonald House in Durham, NC. Wrapped gifts for kids and families. Adopted a room for families to stay in free of charge for over 1 year.

Leadership & Clinical Positions


Associate Residency Program Director, Department of OB/GYN, 2022 to present
Duke Women's Health Associates Liaison, OB/GYN Maestro Leadership Committee, 2017 to present
Community Service and Engagement Focus, OB/GYN Diversity & Inclusion Committee - 2017 to present
Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement - 3/2024 to present


Academic & Administrative Activities


ADVANCE-UP participant - 2020
Duke AHEAD Certificate Program for Health Professions Education & Teaching, 2022-2023