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Paula J Tanabe

Laurel Chadwick Distinguished Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
307 Trent Drive, School of Nursing, #4273, Ipe Building, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Laurel Chadwick Distinguished Professor of Nursing · 2019 - Present School of Nursing
Professor in the School of Nursing · 2017 - Present School of Nursing
Vice Dean, Research and Regulatory Affairs · 2020 - Present School of Nursing
Professor of Medicine · 2017 - Present Medicine, Hematology, Medicine
Assistant Professor in Surgery · 2017 - Present Emergency Medicine, Clinical Science Departments
Affiliate Faculty Member, Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy · 2024 - Present Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy, Initiatives

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Affiliate Faculty Member, Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy · 2019 - 2023 Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy, Initiatives
Associate Professor in Surgery · 2017 - 2017 Emergency Medicine, Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor of Medicine · 2012 - 2017 Medicine, Hematology, Medicine
Assistant Professor in Surgery · 2012 - 2017 Emergency Medicine, Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor in the School of Nursing · 2014 - 2017 School of Nursing
Associate Professor in the School of Nursing · 2012 - 2014 School of Nursing
Instructor, Temporary in the School of Nursing · 2011 - 2012 School of Nursing

Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke


Vice Dean for Research, Duke University School of Nursing