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Dr. Judith Tintinalli, Founding Chair of the UNC Dept. of Emergency Medicine, and Internationally Recognized Pioneer and Thought Leader, Receives Inaugural “Tintinalli-UNC Emergency Medicine Prize”

June 8, 2026
Approximately 70 physicians, residents and esteemed guests attended the recent ceremony, in which Dr. Tintinalli was recognized for the transformative impact she has had on the field of Emergency Medicine during her remarkable 30-year career.

UNC, UCSF Researchers Collaborate on New Trial to Prevent PTSD, Funded by John Mayer’s Heart and Armor Foundation

June 4, 2026
A collaboration between UNC School of Medicine and University of California-San Francisco will examine how improving sleep might reduce PTSD side-effects.

Experience, Leadership, and Service: The Actions of UNC EM Alumnus – Dr. Stephen Gamboa – Following Hurricane Helene are Showcased in Leading Journal and Popular Podcast

April 15, 2026
When Hurricane Helene devastated parts of western North Carolina in the Fall of 2024, Dr. Stephen Gamboa swung into high gear, leading a medical team whose responses were so well orchestrated that their work is being held up as an example for other medical professionals who may face similar circumstances.

Julianne Cyr, MPH, CPH, Receives $220K Research Grant Focused on Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Prevention, Treatment and Harm Reduction Strategies in Prehospital Settings

April 9, 2026
The pilot study will evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of prehospital OUD management and intervention strategies, and will bridge statewide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) survey data, EMS electronic health records, and stakeholder interviews.

Doctoral Candidate Lucas Neuroth and Drs. Brathwaite, Waller and Harmon Co-Author a Paper Evaluating “Past Year” ED Visits Among Suicide Decedents

March 23, 2026
One goal of the study, which was recently published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, was to help better characterize patient populations at risk of suicide.

Match Day 2026! UNC Emergency Medicine Welcomes Our Residency Class of 2029!

March 20, 2026
We once again celebrate Match Day, marking the culmination of four years of rigorous studies and hard work for physicians completing their medical school training, and the beginning of training in their area of specialization.

Dr. John Kim Receives Junior Faculty Development Research Grant

March 12, 2026
His research project will focus on evaluating the impact of ambient AI scribing tools on emergency department clinician productivity, documentation efficiency, medical coding, and usability.

Dr. Jane Brice Featured in “SAEM Pulse” Story, Highlighting the Key Influences in Her Illustrious Career and the Positive Impact She’s had in the Field of Emergency Medicine

March 11, 2026
Leading with "curiosity and kindness" have been the hallmarks of her many roles as a physician, teacher, mentor and coach, and nationally recognized thought leader in her field.

Dr. Smeet Bhimani Becomes a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP)

February 26, 2026
The FACEP designation recognizes exceptional contributions to Emergency Medicine and demonstrated dedication to delivering outstanding patient care.

Department of Emergency Medicine Receives $4.1 Million to Advance Geriatric and Brain-Healthy Emergency Care Nationwide

February 17, 2026
The UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine has received $4.1 million in new grant funding to advance emergency care for older adults and individuals living with dementia.

Dr. Jane Brice, Chair of the Dept. of Emergency Medicine, Receives UNC School of Medicine’s 2025 Distinguished Medical Alumni Award

December 18, 2025
These prestigious awards are presented to alumni whose outstanding accomplishments bring heightened esteem and recognition to the UNC School of Medicine.

Dr. Daniel Markwalter is Voted Chair-Elect for the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine’s (SAEM) ‘Palliative Medicine’ Group

December 11, 2025
He will assume the new, one-year role as Chair in June of 2026.