Dr. Deanna Adkins

Associate Professor

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Biography

Deanna Wilson Adkins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Duke University, specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology. Her clinical and research interests focus on care for children with hormonal disorders, including growth disorders, bone diseases, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders and cancer, pubertal disorders, sexual development, transgender youth, adrenal diseases, and lipid disorders. Dr. Adkins completed her fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and has pursued various professional activities aimed at supporting and advocating for pediatric patients, particularly transgender youth. She is involved with several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Pediatric Endocrine Society, contributing to conferences and special interest groups focused on advocacy and education related to transgender youth in clinical practice. Her collaborative efforts also include developing LGBTQ content for medical education. Dr. Adkins continues to engage in research and grant activities to enhance care integration for pediatric populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Assistant Professor specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology, involved in medical education and pediatric advocacy.

Courses

PEDS 425C: Endocrine Disorders in Children

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)