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Amy Abernethy about her quest to speed up healthcare

This oncologist-turned-refomer is building a faster path to treatments

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Ashley St. John: Unmasking the immune system’s silent sentinels

From mast cells to major discoveries, immunologist and emerging infectious diseases scientist Ashley St. John is reshaping how we understand our body’s first responders

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First call: from medical student to emergency doctor

What is it really like stepping into scrubs after graduation? Alum Dr Jeremy Pong shares his story -- and survival tips -- from the frontlines.

"One of the things that drew me to emergency medicine was the people that I met— faculty, peers, nurses and everyone that works within [it]. We come from very varied backgrounds, but with our training, we are able to work cohesively for the good of the patient."

Dr Jeremy Pong
Dr Jeremy Pong

A Moment with… Rena Dharmawan

Dr Rena Dharmawan from Duke-NUS’ inaugural Class of 2011, shares how she built her unconventional path from the operating theatre to the innovation space—and why saying “cannot” only pushes her to prove it can be done.

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Designing with heart: Glenda Wee’s journey from code to care

One of the first to complete Duke-NUS’ conditional admissions pathway, Dr Glenda Wee blends her passion for UX design and patient care in medicine.

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Hands-on, hearts-first: Nikki Legaspi-Pelayo on teaching clinical skills with care

With a steady hand and a generous heart, she helps Duke-NUS students build confidence—and clean technique.

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