A. Eugene Washington

A. Eugene Washington is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University, serving as Chancellor Emeritus of the School of Medicine and a Core Faculty Member at the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy. He holds leadership roles in advancing academic health systems and population health initiatives.

• Current Appointments: Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2015–Present), Chancellor Emeritus (2023–Present), Duke-Margolis Core Faculty (2024–Present)
• Education: M.D. (University of California, San Francisco, 1976), M.P.H. (UC Berkeley, 1975), M.Sc. (Harvard University, 1978)

His research focuses on improving healthcare equity, women’s health, and population health through policy and interprofessional collaboration. He led strategic initiatives at Duke, including Healthy Durham 20/20 and the Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy. Awards include the UCSF Medal (2018) and membership in the National Academy of Medicine.

Washington’s leadership spans Duke, UCSF, and UCLA, emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation and community engagement. He championed initiatives like Healthy Duke and the Duke Health Integrated Practice, enhancing clinical care access and equity.