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Mina Ruth Silberberg

Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health
Family Medicine and Community Health, Community Health
Duke Box 104652, Durham, NC 27710
200 Morris Street, Suite 3100, Durham, NC 27701

Overview


I have over thirty years of experience in health services, community health, and health policy research and evaluation.  My work has focused on improving the health of low-income and otherwise underserved populations through primary care practice change, community-based programs/organizations, and addressing social drivers of health.  My studies generally use mixed-methods participatory program evaluation and community-engaged research approaches. I also study, write about, and teach community engaged/participatory research and evaluation.  I have a great deal of experience with mentoring trainees on research, including undergraduate students, graduate students, medical students, residents, junior faculty, and senior faculty moving into new areas of work.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health · 2024 - Present Family Medicine and Community Health, Community Health, Family Medicine and Community Health
Associate Professor in Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences · 2021 - Present Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Clinical Science Departments
Research Professor of Global Health · 2024 - Present Duke Global Health Institute, University Institutes and Centers
Core Faculty Member, Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy · 2024 - Present Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy, University Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published September 16, 2024
Data Links Structural Racism & Health. Researchers Are Seeking Intervention.
Published February 14, 2018
Duke Faculty To Study Asheville Model for Homeless Services, Aim to Expand Success Across State

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Recent Publications


The research equity and diversity initiative (READI): Changing the face of clinical research through community outreach and engagement.

Journal Article J Clin Transl Sci · 2025 Current evidence underscores a need to transform how we do clinical research, shifting from academic-driven priorities to co-led community partnership focused programs, accessible and relevant career pathway programs that expand opportunities for career de ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Racial and Ethnic (In)equity in Development of Power Through Place-Based Initiatives.

Journal Article Healthcare (Basel) · December 9, 2024 Background: Place-based initiatives (PBIs) invest in a geographic area and often build community power to improve well-being. However, there can be differences in results for different groups within a community. Methods: In six communities, we measured dif ... Full text Link to item Cite

Routine Hearing Screening for Older Adults in Primary Care: Insights of Patients and Clinic Personnel.

Journal Article Gerontologist · October 1, 2024 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hearing loss frequently goes undiagnosed and untreated, with serious sequelae. Hearing screening facilitates diagnosis and treatment but is not routinely conducted in primary care. This study addresses the attitudes and insights ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


1/3 CTSA UM1 at Duke University

ResearchFaculty Member · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2032

2/3 CTSA K12 Program at Duke University

ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2030

Nurse LEADS: Training in Nurse-LEd models of care ADdressing the Social Determinants of Health

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of Nursing Research · 2024 - 2029

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of California, Berkeley · 1992 Ph.D.

External Links


Department website