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Robert Patrick Drucker

Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics
Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases
Box 3005 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705

Overview


After many fascinating years as a practicing physician in pediatric infectious diseases and working in medical education, including 22 years as an Advisory Dean in the School of Medicine, I retired in July 2022. I continue to work with the Admissions Committee for the School of Medicine and the Medical Alumni Association.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics · 2022 - Present Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics

Recent Publications


Alliance for clinical education perspective paper: recommendations for redesigning the "final year" of medical school.

Journal Article Teach Learn Med · 2014 BACKGROUND: Although medical school typically lasts 4 years, little attention has been devoted to the structure of the educational experience that takes place during the final year of medical school. SUMMARY: In this perspectives paper, we outline goals fo ... Full text Link to item Cite

In reply

Journal Article Academic Medicine · January 1, 2011 Full text Cite

Engaging students in dedicated research and scholarship during medical school: the long-term experiences at Duke and Stanford.

Journal Article Acad Med · March 2010 Featured Publication For more than 40 years, the faculties of Duke University School of Medicine (SOM) and Stanford University SOM have encouraged or required students to engage in scholarship as a way to broaden their education and attract them to careers in academic medicine ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University · 1979 M.D.