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John Matthew Velkey

Assistant Professor of the Practice of Medical Education in Cell Biology
Cell Biology
Duke Box 3899, Durham, NC 27710
10 Searle Drive, 321 Seeley G. Mudd Medical Library Bldg, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of the Practice of Medical Education in Cell Biology · 2010 - Present Cell Biology, Basic Science Departments

Recent Publications


Development of a curricular thread to foster medical students' critical reflection and promote action on climate change, health, and equity.

Journal Article PLoS One · 2024 INTRODUCTION: Due to the health consequences arising from climate change, medical students will inevitably interact with affected patients during their training and careers. Accordingly, medical schools must incorporate education on the impacts of climate ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Transformative Learning and Critical Consciousness: A Model for Preclerkship Medical School Substance Use Disorder Education.

Journal Article Acad Psychiatry · April 2023 OBJECTIVE: Preparing medical students to provide compassionate person-centered care for people with substance use disorders (SUD) requires a re-envisioning of preclerkship SUD education to allow for discussions on stigma, social determinants of health, sys ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Grit protects medical students from burnout: a longitudinal study.

Journal Article BMC Med Educ · August 12, 2020 BACKGROUND: Burnout is a serious issue plaguing the medical profession with potential negative consequences on patient care. Burnout symptoms are observed as early as medical school. Based on a Job Demands-Resources model, this study aims to assess associa ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Michigan, Ann Arbor · 2005 Ph.D.