SCHOLARS
Who is a Feagin Scholar?
Feagin Leadership Scholars are a talented and diverse group of individuals. They include fellows, residents, and medical students.
The Feagin Scholars participate in a ten-month curriculum that includes:
Navigation of difficult presence and conversations
Development of strong leadership qualities
Individual leadership style and goals
Emotional intelligence
Negotiation skills
Teamwork skills
Mentoring skills
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Scholars
How to Apply
Our Application Process
Applications are open to rising third-year medical students, MD/Ph.D. students, residents, and fellows. Medical students will need faculty mentor approval to participate in the program. Applications are accepted annually in the summer.
Please submit your application in PDF format to Stacey Herrera at stacey.herrera@duke.edu with the subject line: “2024 Feagin Application.” Application packets MUST be submitted as one PDF attachment to your email.
1-page resume or CV (Yes, we really mean one page. Condense and summarize as needed.)
2 letters of recommendation
1 from a faculty member (It can be, but does not have to be, a MD.)
1 from another individual (not a family member)
1-page essay addressing the following questions:
“What will you contribute to the Feagin Leadership Program?”
“What do you expect to get out of your experience in the program?”
- Accepting applications – June 1-30
- Review Committee reviews applications – July 1- 31
New scholars announced – August 1 - Session 1– Sept 11 (all day + team building exercise) & 12 (8:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
- Session 2 – Oct 16, 17 & 18 in Annapolis
- Session 3 – Nov 20 (12:00 – 5:00 PM)
- Session 4 – Jan 8 (12:00-5:00 PM)
- Session 5 – Feb 19 (12:00-4:00 PM)
- Session 6 – Mar 19 (12:00-5:30 PM)
Forum – Apr 29-30
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Alumni
The Feagin Leadership Program has helped launch our scholars into exciting careers in diverse fields, both within and beyond medicine. Below is a small sampling of the locations across the United States where our alumni continue to further the lessons and values of the program.
Duke University School of Medicine
Georgetown University Hospital
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
McKinney & Company
MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas
New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
Rothmam Institute
Tampa General Hospital
Temple University Hospital
The Southern California Orthopedic Institute
The Steadman Clinic
The Student National Medical Association
University of Iowa Health Care
UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care
UConn Health
Washington Hospital Center