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The Scope

By Duke SCOHP

Podcast from the Student Collaborative on Health Policy at Duke University.
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A Health Policy Case Competition

The ScopeMar 15, 2021

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Margolis Internship Spotlight: Elaijah Lapay and Sophie Hurewitz

Margolis Internship Spotlight: Elaijah Lapay and Sophie Hurewitz

In this episode, Elaijah Lapay and Sophie Hurewitz discuss their experiences with the Margolis Internship Program & the Duke Medical Ethics Journal (DMEJ) and how these opportunities informed their interests in medical ethics and policy. Enjoy! 

Apr 14, 202224:06
Health Policy Week Special: Health Care for Trans Individuals

Health Policy Week Special: Health Care for Trans Individuals

This episode was created as a special for Duke SCOHP's Health Policy Week. Duke undergraduate Jordan Reaves presents the nuanced and complex issues that trans individuals face in trying to access care and navigating insurance policy in the US.

Jan 28, 202215:41
Health Policy Week Special: The Balkanization of Medicine
Jan 25, 202214:41
Healthcare, Business, and Technology Part 2

Healthcare, Business, and Technology Part 2

In this episode, we discuss the intersection of healthcare, business, and technology with Dr. Yousuf Zafar, a gastrointestinal medical oncologist and Associate Professor of Medicine, Public Policy and Population Health Science at the Duke Cancer Institute, and the Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy.

Topics include the modern US healthcare system, the future role of technology like telehealth, AR/VR, and IoT wearables, and the business of healthcare costs, specifically through the lens of cancer care. Through his work with global health organizations, Dr. Zafar discusses ways the US healthcare system can optimize patient care while balancing rising costs.

Aug 02, 202122:06
Healthcare, Business, and Technology Part 1

Healthcare, Business, and Technology Part 1

In this episode, we discuss the intersection of healthcare, business, and technology with Dr. Krishna Udayakumar, the Associate Director for Innovation at the Duke Global Health Institute, an Associate Professor of Global Health and Medicine, and the Director of the Duke Global Health Innovation Center.

Topics include the modern US healthcare system, the future role of technology, and the business of healthcare. Through his work with global health and entrepreneurial organizations, Dr. Udayakumar weaves stories together to discuss ways in which cost and care delivery can be improved in the USA and what we can learn from successful healthcare systems in other countries.

Jul 26, 202122:24
Health Policy and Early Childhood Development (Ep. 3)
May 11, 202140:03
Health Policy and Early Childhood Development (Ep. 2)
Apr 28, 202145:38
Health Policy and Early Childhood Development
Apr 12, 202152:18
The Future of Personalized Medicine
Apr 07, 202138:14
The Push for Patient-Centered Care
Mar 29, 202120:57
Greenlight Ready: Helping Small Businesses and Schools Safely Reopen During the Pandemic

Greenlight Ready: Helping Small Businesses and Schools Safely Reopen During the Pandemic

As the pandemic rages on, schools and businesses have been forced to shut down, leaving thousands unemployed across the country. However, to quell this problem solutions such as Greenlight Ready have emerged which help schools and businesses get back on their feet and safely reopen using a myriad of tools. We give a high-level overview of the work that Greenlight has done in Durham, NC and explore the solutions needed to help schools and businesses continue to operate safely.

Mar 22, 202112:38
A Health Policy Case Competition
Mar 15, 202121:04
The ACA: Navigating the World of Health Insurance
Mar 13, 202115:25
COVID-19 and Healthcare Administration
Mar 01, 202126:13
Black History Month: The Father of Gynecology
Feb 22, 202109:59
Introduction to AI: An Interview with Dr. Christina Silcox
Feb 15, 202124:50
Introduction to AI: Bias, Transparency and Privacy
Feb 08, 202114:17
Environmental Health Policy: An Interview with Dr. Jim Zhang
Feb 01, 202131:54
Senator Murdock: The Future of Health Policy
Jan 25, 202124:45
Margolis Scholars Panel

Margolis Scholars Panel

Come meet the undergraduate and graduate Margolis Scholars, and learn if YOU could be a member the next Margolis Scholars cohort! This panel  talks about research opportunities, funding, job opportunities, favorite experiences and more.

The Margolis Scholars program is a prestigious, competitive program for Duke University students that demonstrates a strong interest in and commitment to a career in health policy and management, as well as leadership potential to improve health policy. The Margolis Scholars program provides promising students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be the next generation of health care leaders.

Open to students at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Panel members: Josee Li (T'23), Megan Knauer (T'22), Dana Guggenheim (T'23), Jacqueline Nikpour (DUSON PhD' 21), and Nikki Prattipati (MS T'22)

Recorded on: November 1, 2020

Nov 22, 202032:55
WISER - Health Policy Week

WISER - Health Policy Week

Join us as we interview Zach Fowler of WISER international for our first podcast, launched during the first annual Health Policy Week.

Recorded: October 7, 2020.

Oct 14, 202020:07