The joint program creates an environment that offers a unique opportunity for trainees to participate in cutting-edge research in the application of information technology to both patient care and education. The training programs at Duke and at UNC are administered separately. Students apply, enroll, and receive degrees from one institution. However, the curricula interdigitate, allowing students to capitalize on the strengths at both institutions. Students enjoy almost unlimited cross registration and a biweekly research seminar in which both institutions participate by teleconference.
Many students have faculty from both institutions on their thesis or dissertation committees.
Stephen Downs, MD , is the Director of the Training Program in Medical Informatics. Dr. Downs is assisted in administrative activities by Ms. Eve Juliano , Director of the Educational Technology Group. Ms. Juliano has been the program administrator of the Training Program since its inception, and is the primary contact for prospective applicants and for administrative concerns of the trainees.