Dr. Alexa Namba

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexa Kathleen Namba is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Duke University. She provides outpatient family medicine care in a rural community in Oxford, NC. Dr. Namba developed a passion for rural health equity during her residency at Duke, which has inspired her contributions to medical education and mentorship. Currently, she serves as the Associate Program Director of the Duke Rural Family Medicine Residency Program. In this role, she helps to launch, develop, and innovate the residency curriculum. Dr. Namba also holds a position as the Associate Director for Primary Care in the Duke Master of Biomedical Sciences Program, where she plays a crucial role in guiding learners through their educational journey. Her teaching methodologies emphasize curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, which contribute to the vibrant academic community at Duke. Expected to transition to Program Director of the Duke Rural Family Medicine Residency Program in July 2024, she is committed to enhancing training opportunities for residents in rural healthcare settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Outpatient family physician providing care in a rural community.

Associate Program Director

2022-01-01 — Present

Duke Rural Family Medicine Residency Program • Durham, NC

Help launch and innovate the residency program.

Courses

HLTHSCI 519: Rural Primary Care Selective

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)