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Opening Doors for Duke Staff

"At the time, I didn't know what I was looking for or where I wanted to go with my career, but I knew that it was a good program and it would enhance my resume and skills," said Office Staff Development Program participant Cindy Shelton Wicker.

 

PDI Profile: Sonja McDonald

Sonja McDonald's experience with the Professional Development Institute has made her more aware of how she impacts the patients and visitors who she interacts with.

 

PDI Profile: D.J. Burroughs

Ernest "D.J." Burroughs believes the experience and knowledge he's gaining in the PDI Office Staff Development classes will help him succeed.

 

Office Staff Development Program Class Graduates

Congratulations to the fifth class of graduates of the Office Staff Development Program, the 11-month Professional Development Institute program for training in clerical office management skills. The Office Staff Development Program helps staff members qualify for a variety of Duke career opportunities. Participants are paired with mentors at Duke, and the program includes a four-month internship at Duke. Participants are encouraged to intern outside of their department to learn new skills and develop professional relationships.

The following 17 Duke employees graduated from the program on July 13, 2007.

• Ernest "DJ" Burroughs, Accounting Services
• Tera Caldwell, Talent Identification Program
• Alicia Ellison, Duke Student Health Center
• Brian Greene, Philosophy Department
• Cora Greene, Office of Licensing and Ventures
• Gloria Lea, Health Information Management
• Tonya Lynn, Nursing, Medical Unit 8100
• Sonja McDonald, Neonatal Intensive Care
• Nina Ricci, Student Activities, Center for LGBT Life
• Patsy Royster, DUHS Clinical Labs
• Cindy Shelton, Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy
• Savai Smith, Duke Continuing Medical Education
• Clara Snipes, Nursing
• Tylesia Taylor, Patient Access Services
• Shlatta Walker, Pediatric Unit
• Cathy Ward, Hematology
• Harriet "Lynette" Blackwell-Williams, Anesthesiology

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