2025 DUKE MBA HEALTH CARE CONFERENCE AGENDA
The conference this year will be held in-person at Duke University in Geneen Auditorium for all registered attendees and speakers.
Breakfast & Check-In
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Light breakfast and beverages will be provided to all conference attendees
Opening Remarks
9:00 - 9:15 AM
Opening remarks by Duke Health Care Club Co-Presidents: Cameron Pott and Manon Herbinet
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Erica Taylor, MD, MBA
9:15 - 10:00 AM
Health Equity 2025: Translating Promises to Practice
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Challenges & Solutions to Access & Equity in Women’s Health
10:05 - 10:50 AM
Moderated by Gillian Sanders Schmidler, Duke-Margolis Institute
Speakers: Patrick Jordan, Mycovia Pharmaceuticals; Monica Macheca, Triplemoon; Dr. Leslie Saltzman, Ovia
Break
10:50 - 11:05 AM
Refreshments will be available outside of Geneen
Patient Diversity at Labcorp
11:05 - 11:40 AM
Session hosted by Romaine Waller from Labcorp
Panel Discussion: Health Care Organizations’ Strategies for Disaster Planning & Response
11:45 - 12:30 PM
Moderated by James Emery, Fuqua School of Business
Speakers: Julie Somaribba, Duke University Health System; Dr. Catherine Staton, Duke Global Health Institute; Dr. Erin Hanlin, Duke University Health System
Lunch
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
JB Duke Marketplace
Lunch will be provided for all registered conference attendees
Panel Discussion: Transforming Health Care Delivery in Rural Healthcare
1:30 - 2:15 PM
Moderated by Christina Silcox, Margolis-Duke Institute
Speakers: Patrick O’Shea, MedServe; Amanda Gallina, MedServe; Dr. Sarah Chouinard, Main Street Health
Break
2:15 - 2:30 PM
Refreshments will be available outside of Geneen
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Charlene Wong M.D.
2:30 - 3:15 PM
Protecting Health as a Team Sport
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Closing Remarks
3:15 - 3:30 PM