Overview
Research interests:
My overall area of interest is pediatric dermatology. In the course of providing patient care, my aim is to advance scientific knowledge in this field. This goal is achieved through clinical observation, clinical trials,
and collaboration with laboratories exploring the molecular basis of disease.
I am also interested in providing care for skin disease in developing countries. In the course of a number of projects in Latin America and Africa, I have developed protocols and teaching manuals for this purpose.
Finally, I am actively involved in developing new models for teaching doctor-patient communication to medical students, residents, and practicing physicians in all fields of medicine. My work on this includes some new methods for teaching empathic communication in the course of traditional morbidity and mortality conferences.
My overall area of interest is pediatric dermatology. In the course of providing patient care, my aim is to advance scientific knowledge in this field. This goal is achieved through clinical observation, clinical trials,
and collaboration with laboratories exploring the molecular basis of disease.
I am also interested in providing care for skin disease in developing countries. In the course of a number of projects in Latin America and Africa, I have developed protocols and teaching manuals for this purpose.
Finally, I am actively involved in developing new models for teaching doctor-patient communication to medical students, residents, and practicing physicians in all fields of medicine. My work on this includes some new methods for teaching empathic communication in the course of traditional morbidity and mortality conferences.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Dermatology
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2004 - Present
Dermatology,
Clinical Science Departments
Professor of Pediatrics
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2005 - Present
Pediatrics,
Clinical Science Departments
Research Professor of Global Health
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2018 - Present
Duke Global Health Institute,
University Institutes and Centers
Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society
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2018 - Present
Duke Science & Society,
University Initiatives & Academic Support Units
Recent Publications
Guidelines for Rapport-Building in Telehealth Videoconferencing: Interprofessional e-Delphi Study.
Journal Article JMIR Med Educ · August 7, 2025 BACKGROUND: Telehealth training is increasingly incorporated into educational programs for health professions students and practicing clinicians. However, existing competencies and standards primarily address videoconferencing visit logistics, diagnostic m ... Full text Link to item CiteRepresentation of Racially Minoritized Patients on Dermatology Private Practice Websites.
Journal Article J Racial Ethn Health Disparities · August 2025 Images on the homepages of private practice dermatology websites often do not reflect the racial diversity of the metropolitan area in which each practice is located. A Google Maps scraper (Apify) was used to identify websites for private practices in 27 U ... Full text Link to item CiteAdolescents' perspectives on health literacy interventions for reducing epilepsy misconceptions and stigma, and enhancing epilepsy management in Uganda.
Journal Article BMC Psychol · July 1, 2025 BACKGROUND: Despite the advancement in medical knowledge, epilepsy is still one of the most highly misunderstood and stigmatized neurological conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is widely believed to be a contagious disease, caused by demonic possession, ... Full text Link to item CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
New York University ·
1975
M.D.