Dr. Viviana Martinez Bianchi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Viviana Sandra Martinez-Bianchi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Duke University. With a medical degree from the National University of Rosario in Argentina, her work emphasizes health disparities, access to healthcare, women's health, and chronic disease management within Latino communities. She has led projects aimed at improving health insurance enrollment among Latinx populations and has been involved in initiatives to enhance food security during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Martinez-Bianchi is an active member of the World Organization of Family Doctors and has participated in global health discussions at the United Nations, focusing on universal health coverage. Her leadership roles underscore her commitment to primary healthcare principles and her efforts to address non-communicable diseases through preventive care strategies. She has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor and Instructor in Community Family Medicine, and has been recognized for her contributions to family medicine in North Carolina.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and engaging in research focused on family medicine and community health.

Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Duke University • Durham, NC

Engaged in teaching and clinical practice in community family medicine.

President-Elect

2023-10-01 — 2025-09-01

World Organization of Family Doctors • International

Leading global initiatives in family medicine.

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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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)