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SILS offers new dual degree with Duke
Aug. 16, 2004 — The School of Information and Library Science will offer a new dual degree with the Duke University School of Medicine beginning in fall 2005. Duke medical students will be able to pursue a master's of science in library science or information science degree at SILS during their third year of the medical school curriculum.
"SILS has particular strength in the health information and informatics areas," said Paul Solomon, SILS interim dean. "We are delighted that we will have Duke medical students among our student body. They will enrich our students with their understanding of medical issues, and we will complement their medical education with our specialization in health information and informatics."
The medical students will apply for acceptance to SILS and the UNC Graduate School and will pursue the degree over the next two years when admitted. Students will be expected to fully meet the SILS criteria for earning a degree in library science and information science.
"This is a unique program addressing a hot topic in health sciences librarianship and knowledge management in health care," said Pat Thibodeau, associate dean for library services at the Duke University Medical Center Library.
In recent years, the school has initiated several new dual graduate degree programs, combining information science and library science study with law, business administration, nursing, public health, art history, government and public history. The programs present a synergy that enhances the quality of each of the existing programs and provides a unique educational experience for a small, select group of graduate students.
To learn more about dual degree programs offered at SILS, call 919-962-8366 or email info@ils.unc.edu.