Inaugural Meeting of the North Carolina Surgery Simulation Collaborative

January 11, 2013 -- The January 5th meeting in Chapel Hill was attended by representatives from the six surgical programs in NC: Brody School of Medicine, Carolinas Healthcare System, Duke University, New Hanover Medical Center, University of North Carolina, and Wake Forest School of Medicine.

Department of Surgery Faculty Promotions

March 1, 2013 -- Four faculty members have received promotions within the department.

Quintana receives PlusPeople Award

March 5, 2013 -- Dr. Megan Quintana is selected as a recipient of the PlusPeople Award.

Match Day Results 2013

March 15, 2013 -- Match Day Results

Team Led by Klauber-Demore uses Antibody to Inhibit Tumor Growth

April 22, 2013 -- A monoclonal antibody targeting a protein known as SFPR2 has been shown by researchers at the University of North Carolina to inhibit tumor growth in pre-clinical models of breast cancer and angiosarcoma.

Kiser and Ortiz-Pujols Inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha

May 03, 2013 -- Two residents inducted into honor society.

Haithcock Wins Friend of Nursing Award

May 6 2013 -- Ben Haithcock, MD, FACS, FCCP, has been awarded the Friend of Nursing Award from UNC Hospitals.