The Conversations with Colleagues program has changed the way we talk with one another about tough topics like COVID-19 and racial justice. Now the team is adding two additional timely topics to the mix, as well as opening up another cohort of their highly popular extended series that takes a deeper dive into racial justice. "Deeper Dive" and "Returning to the Workplace" are open to all Duke Health team members, while "The Social Side of Medicine" is for clinical professionals and PFAC members. Learn more and sign up below. 

All Duke Health Employees

'Racial Justice: Deeper Dive'
This six-week transformative experience explores the origins of systemic racism and helps participants understand their own implicit biases and what they can do to have a positive impact on our local community. The curriculum includes mixed media to engage all learning styles. Because this is a cohort-based experience based on building relationships, we ask that attendees commit to all six weeks of the series. You will select a day and time that works for you and will be expected to attend all six sessions on that set day. Sign up for a cohort to start in August:

• Wednesdays from 8 to 9 a.m.: Zoom log in
• Fridays from 12 to 1 p.m.: Zoom log in

'New Topic:  Returning to the Workplace'
Many teams are transitioning back to the office after a long period of working from home. As with any change, this transition can invoke a flurry of different emotions. Your CwC friends are here to talk through this transition with you. Please join us at any of the sessions listed below. Sign up for all topics and sessions online.

• Wednesday 8/11, 8 a.m.
• Wednesday 8/11, 12 p.m.
• Friday 8/13, 12 p.m.

For Clinical Professionals and PFAC Council Members

'The Social Side of Medicine'
Patient and Family Engagement (PFE) and Conversations with Colleagues are excited to offer a different kind of conversation. We invite clinical professionals of all disciplines and Patient and Family Advisors (PFAs) who serve on one of Duke Health’s 10 Patient and Family Advisory Councils to come together and discuss "The Social Side of Medicine." During this guided, hour-long conversation, we will explore communication between patients and clinical professionals, how we can build stronger partnerships, and how we can continually improve the quality and delivery of care. Sign up online.

• Wednesday 7/28, 6 p.m.
• Friday 7/30, 12 p.m.