Gordon Ralph Corey

I was saddened to unexpectly learn of Dr Coreys diagnosis & death. He was my boss for 10 +/- yrs in the Duke International Travel Clinic. Saying I admired him as a brilliant/caring MD, boss, & man is a huge understatement. My sincere & deepest sympathy to his family.

I worked in Dr. Ralph Corey´s office at Duke from 1982-84. While the time was short, the impact was long. A quick mind, a quick step, strong work ethic, enthusiastic, direct, kind. He brought out the best in others. Rest in peace Dr. Corey. May your memory be eternal.

Dr. Corey was a huge part of my Duke Internal Medicine residency from 1982-1985. He helped to shape my career and taught me so much. Of course, he always asked to be called "Ralph", not Dr. Corey. He was a friend, a mentor and just beloved by all of us. This is a huge loss for the medical community. Chris Bounous Duke Med `78-82 IM residency `82-`85

I knew Ralph when I was a student and then IM housestaff ,when he first joined the Duke faculty in 1980. He was one of the hardest workers I knew at Duke, with great interest in the patients, students and residents, and was a great mentor. A true "Steadian" doctor. He made everyone around him want to be and do better! His name will echo in the Duke halls for a long time. May his memory be a blessing. I will plant a tree for him in Florida. Douglas Jay Sprung MD '80, '83 (HS)

Dr. Corey was and forever will be the teacher, mentor, inquisitor, coach and role model that I and many others see as most formative in our careers. For those who passed through Duke Medicine during his tenure, he defined what it meant to be a physician. His innumerable personal accomplishments alone would be notable. But the legacy he leaves also includes all the contributions of the generations he inspired and taught how to teach. The Duke, Infectious Diseases, medicine, and global health...

Kathleen, I am deeply saddened for your loss, and thinking of you and all of Dr. Corey's family. He was brilliant and taught us well and wisely.

One of Ralph's Duke litter-mates, 1974-78. Enjoyed tracking his many accomplishments through the years. Inspiring. Effective. Making a difference in our world. Well done, colleague. Hugs and love to wife & family: many thanks to you for supporting Ralph.

I'm deeply saddened to hear of Ralph's passing. During my year as a Chief Resident at the Durham VA, I met with him every week, early every Tuesday morning or so, before he joined our resident case conference. In these meetings, he challenged me not to forget about my own career and interests amid the rigors of the Chief year, and he pushed me to keep my research moving ahead. The other Chiefs and I joked that these were our "weekly beatings with Corey," as we often felt we couldn't live up...

Kathleen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My rotation with Dr Corey was one of the highlights of my residency. He was a great mentor.