Learning new things is a great way to get better at what you do - or get ready for a new career. Unfortunately, courses and conferences can be expensive.

That's where the Employee Development Initiative (EDI) can help.


"Investing in the growth and development of our workforce is an investment in our future."

Kevin Sowers
Chief Operating Officer, DUH
 

"Our success as an organization is dependent upon the strength and knowledge of our workforce."

Dr. William Fulkerson
Chief Executive Officer, DUH.

Employee Development Initiative
Duke University Hospital

Want to...
       Take a class to improve your job skills?
                Go to a conference in your field?

WHAT IS EDI?

EDI is a program that makes education and professional development more affordable. Supported by Duke University Hospital, EDI helps employees pay for short-term career-related programs, workshops, and seminars.

Why is Duke Hospital investing so much in its employees' education? Because your success is our success. We want to help you get the training and skills you need to advance in your career - and to provide top-quality care and services to our patients.

Get better at what you do.

If your aim is to excel in your current job, EDI gives you freedom to pursue the type of training that meets your professional goals. An EDI grant can help you attend a seminar, workshop or short course. You may take seminars or workshops anywhere, not just at Duke. Priority for EDI funds will be given to employees taking courses in an area of institutional need.
 

WHO CAN APPLY?

You may apply for EDI funds if you:

  • are a Duke Hospital employee (paid under company 30 cost center)
  • work at least 30 hours per week
  • have worked at Duke for at least two years
  • have good attendance record (no current corrective action)
  • are not under other disciplinary action.

Hospital employees in any job category can apply for EDI funds.
 

HOW DO I APPLY?
  1. Download and complete the application**. (You may also ask your manager or supervisor for an application.)
     
  2. Mail the completed application, letter of support, and letter of acceptance from your school (if applicable) to: Employee Development Initiative, Box 3632, DUMC, Campus Mail or you may drop them by 014B Duke South Clinic Building Purple Zone.
     

WHEN CAN I APPLY?

There are two open EDI application periods each year. The periods for submitting applications are May 1 - 31 for programs that happen between August and December. The next open application period is November 1-30 for programs that take place January - June each year.
 

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?

The EDI Selection Committee will review your application. You will be notified in writing of the committee's decision. Receiving a grant from EDI does not guarantee job advancement.
 

GIVING BACK

Everyone who receives funds may be asked to serve as an ambassador for EDI by talking to others in your workplace about the program.
 

QUESTIONS?

Please call Duke Hospital Human Resources at 668-2170.

**Note: The application is in Adobe PDF format. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print this file. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, click on the link above, follow the instructions for installation, and then return to this page and continue.