The Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy and the Sanford School of Public Policy invite Master of Public Policy applicants who have demonstrated strong interest in health policy to apply for the next class of Margolis Scholars in Health Policy & Management.
The Margolis Scholars program is a prestigious program for Duke University students that demonstrate a strong interest in and commitment to a career in health policy and management, as well as leadership potential to improve health policy. Named in honor of Robert Margolis, M.D., the founder of Duke-Margolis and a pioneer of innovative integrated care delivery models, the Margolis Scholars program provides promising students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be the next generation of health care leaders.
Margolis Scholars is a competitive program open to students at undergraduate and graduate levels. Selected Scholars are engaged in the program for 1 to 2 years, depending on their program of study.
Duke-Margolis Center Director Mark McClellan
Meet the Center Director
Duke-Margolis’ director Mark B. McClellan, MD, PhD, is a former administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Meet a Fellow
Sierra Kaplan is a Master of Public Policy candidate with a concentration in health policy. While attending graduate school she is interning with AARP's Caregiving and Health Programs team. Before Duke, Sierra attended Syracuse University where she explored her health policy ambitions through internships with Senate Majority Leader Schumer and the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, as well as research on supporting older adults, the direct care workforce, and family caregivers. Sierra is passionate about improving the affordability, accessibility, and quality of the long-term care continuum.
Sierra Kaplan, MPP'27