Dr. Joshua Briscoe

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joshua C. Briscoe is an Assistant Professor at Duke University in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and the Department of Medicine. He also serves as a Faculty Associate at the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities & History in Medicine. His training includes a fellowship in Hospice Palliative Medicine and a residency in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry, both at Duke University, where he developed expertise in the complex interplay between medical ethics and patient care. Dr. Briscoe is actively involved in teaching medical ethics through various courses and podcasts, including discussions on serious illness communication and decision-making in healthcare settings. His commitment to improving the patient experience and addressing ethical dilemmas in medicine is reflected in his professional endeavors and public engagements.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Instructor

2017-01-01 — Present

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences • Duke University

Teaching and mentoring medical students and residents in Psychiatry.

Medical Instructor

2017-01-01 — Present

Department of Medicine • Duke University

Teaching clinical skills and ethical decision-making.

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
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)