Dr. Donna Biederman

Professor

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Biography

Donna Biederman, DrPH, MN, RN, CPH, FAAN, is a Clinical Professor at the Duke University School of Nursing. She holds BSN and MN degrees from the University of Washington, Tacoma, and a Doctorate in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her expertise lies in health disparities, social determinants of health, and housing policy, with 17 years of clinical experience in Emergency Department nursing management and case management for individuals experiencing homelessness. Biederman has been recognized for her scholarly focus on improving the health outcomes of marginalized populations. She holds current appointments as Clinical Professor and Professor in Family Medicine Community Health. Her recent publications address the needs of homeless patients and the stigma associated with housing instability, establishing her as a key figure in the discourse surrounding health and equity in the context of homelessness.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Duke University School of Nursing • Durham, NC

Leading educational efforts in nursing with a focus on health disparities and community health.

Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Duke University Family Medicine Community Health • Durham, NC

Involved in teaching and research focused on health care for underserved populations.

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)