On December 11, the Durham-Orange Medical Society hosted its final membership meeting of 2024, featuring a dynamic and interactive presentation by Anthony Galanos, MD, PA, a Palliative Care Specialist at Duke. Dr. Galanos’ talk, titled “Communication, Emphasis on Empathy, and Reading the Room”, sparked meaningful discussions as he used role-play exercises to explore effective communication strategies with patients and their families during emotionally charged, end-of-life conversations.

The meeting concluded with heartfelt thanks to Dr. Priscille Schettini for her leadership as the 2024 DOCMS President. The evening wrapped up with congratulations to Dr. Hans Arora, who will serve as the 2025 DOCMS President.

 

Board members from Left to Right: Marian Cranford, PA-C, Nathaniel Erskine, MD, John Beaudry, PA-C, Keely Godwin, MD. Priscille Schettini, MD, Ronald Laney Jr, MD, Hans Arora, MD, Margaret Champion, MD