ANNE AND CHARLES DUNCAN: SUPPORTING THE CREAM OF THE CROP DUNCAN SCHOLARS THE DUNCANS ARE INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING EDUCATION, ESPECIALLY MEDICAL EDUCATION
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Establishing Houston Methodist’s internal medicine scholars program was a natural fit for Anne and Charles Duncan. Charles is a Life Member of the Houston Methodist board, in recognition of nearly 25 years of service, a member of the Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation board, and the Duncans are longstanding supporters of health care and higher
internal medicine, the scholars program trains new physicians in specialty and sub-specialty areas. Since its inception in 2011, 14 medical residents have been honored with the coveted title of Duncan Scholar. “We support the scholars program as a function of Dr. Robbins’ work,” says Charles.
education on many fronts. In fact, the Duncans were among the first to fund education at Houston Methodist, endowing the Charles and Anne Duncan Presidential Distinguished Chair in Medicine. Dr. Richard J. Robbins, who holds that position, oversees the scholars program and encouraged the Duncans to participate. Designed to prepare physicianscientists to become the next leaders in
“It’s an extension of our interest in education in general, and medical education, specifically,” adds Anne. “We are excited about the future of this program.” The couple meets annually with the impressive Duncan Scholar awardees. “They come from all over the world,” says Charles. “They are the cream of the crop, the brightest and best, and they are all passionate and enthusiastic about their work.”
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