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Rebecca Eli Sadun

Associate Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Rheumatology and Immunology

Overview


I am an adult and pediatric rheumatologist with clinical and research interests in the areas of lupus and transition to adult care.  My time is split between the departments of Medicine and Pediatrics.  In addition to seeing patients in both environments, I run a dedicated Young Adult Rheumatology Clinic in collaboration with Duke Family Medicine.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Medicine · 2024 - Present Medicine, Rheumatology and Immunology, Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics · 2024 - Present Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Pediatrics

Recent Publications


Perspectives of Rheumatologists on the Type 1 and 2 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Model.

Journal Article ACR open rheumatology · December 2024 ObjectiveThe Type 1 and 2 systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Model was developed to encapsulate all signs and symptoms that patients with SLE experience. Our previous qualitative work demonstrated the model accurately reflects the lived experience ... Full text Cite

A randomized controlled educational study to evaluate an e-learning module to teach the physical examination of the temporomandibular joint in juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Journal Article Pediatr Rheumatol Online J · October 19, 2024 BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel e-learning module in teaching the physical exam of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA.). METHODS: An e-learning module was developed to conve ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Duke Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Training Award/Paula de Merieux Fellowship Training Award

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Rheumatology Research Foundation · 2024 - 2027

Arthritis Foundation Clinical Rheumatology Fellowship

FellowshipPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Arthritis Foundation · 2023 - 2026

Duke Combined Medicine/Pediatrics Fellowship

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Arthritis Foundation · 2022 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine · 2010 M.D.
University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine · 2007 Ph.D.