Dr. Anh Tran

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Anh Nhat Tran is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Duke University. He focuses his research on minority health inequities, examining cross-cultural health interventions and community-based participatory research methods. His work specifically addresses cancer health disparities, sexual health promotion, and the role of lay health advisors in health interventions. With experience in patient-provider interactions and understanding social determinants of health, Dr. Tran promotes clinical leadership training and community engagement. He has received multiple grants for initiatives aimed at improving mental health disparities among Latina immigrants and transforming primary care practices. His publications and participations in academic conferences underline his commitment to fostering discussion on health disparities, especially in relation to inflammatory breast cancer. Dr. Tran actively collaborates with various institutions and engages in educational initiatives to empower health care professional students and improve health outcomes in underserved populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Member of Duke Cancer Institute and focus on minority health inequities.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and research in Family Medicine Community Health.

Instructor, Temporary

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Conducting courses in community health.

Courses

PCLT 301B: Research - Primary Care Leadership Track HLTHSCI 521: Community Health Engagement Practicum COMMFAM 433C: Community Health

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)