In His Words

Read and watch Chancellor Victor J. Dzau, MD, talk about current health trends and medicine at Duke.

From the Chancellor

Five Priorities for Health Care Reform
Dzau writes about ways to help America overcome its "other" national crisis.

Care Is a Primary Concern
In this editorial from the News & Observer, Dzau writes about the public health care reform debate and the need for additional primary care physicians.

From Beijing to Broad Street
Dzau talks about improving health at home and abroad.

Falling Short in America: Increasing Diversity in the Health Profession
Dzau gives the keynote address at the Association of Black Cardiologists 30th Anniversary in 2004.

Changes and Continuity
The chancellor looks back at his first year at Duke.

Setting the Direction of Duke Medicine
Dzau discusses a strategic planning process to chart Duke Medicine’s course for the next several years.

Video

State of Duke Medicine Address 2008
On Nov. 3, 2008, Dzau reviewed how Duke Medicine is doing and discussed opportunities and challenges. 

State of Duke Medicine Address 2007 (Quicktime file, opens in new window)
On Sept. 27, 2007, Dzau looked back at Duke Medicine’s progress and accomplishments over the past year and discussed collective challenges and aspirations going forward.

Celebrating Duke Medicine's 75th Anniversary
Dzau, along with other Duke administrators and physicians, talks about Duke Medicine's past, present, and future.

Introduction Ceremony
Watch Dzau’s speech from his introduction ceremony on April 27, 2004.