January 1, 2020
What to Do in Chapel Hill, N.C. | The New York Times
Collegiate Chapel Hill and free-spirited Carrboro offer a perfect combination of fine dining, fun bars and local music.
Category: Residency Program
January 1, 2020
Whatever You Do, Just Do You! | Visit Chapel Hill
From gardens and arboretums to state parks and preserves - plus plenty of open-air spaces in between - Chapel Hill is sure to inspire your next outdoor adventure.
January 1, 2020
What binds us to this place?
As Charles Kuralt said 27 years ago, Carolina is more than just the Bell and the Well. While our iconic structures and the campus life bring a special energy to the University, it's the people who make us great.
January 1, 2020
Discover the Research Triangle Region
Discover a region that offers a wide range of business and living environments, a strong economic climate, supportive infrastructure for corporations of all sizes, access to skilled and educated talent, and a higher quality of life than larger metro areas.
January 1, 2020
A Focus on Wellness
A Wellness Committee was formed in 2015 composed of faculty members, residents, and CRNAs. The purpose of the Department of Anesthesiology Wellness Committee is to promote the physical and emotional health and well-being of all faculty and staff.
January 1, 2020
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Experience
Each resident spends a total of 2-4 weeks dedicated solely to learning TEE (an additional 4 weeks of elective time is possible during CA-3 year). During these 2-4 weeks, the resident performs all TEE exams for cardiac cases, in addition to all exams requested for non-cardiac cases. Residents are one-on-one with a Cardiac Anesthesiology attending for each exam.
January 1, 2020
Point of Care Ultrasound Curriculum
To keep up with the evolving nature of medicine and anesthesiology, a Point of Care ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum has been developed and includes hands-on workshops, morning lectures, and online presentations and videos regarding cardiac, lung, airway, and gastric exams.
January 1, 2020
Regional Anesthesia Experience
Each resident spends two rotations dedicated solely to performing peripheral nerve blocks and catheters. Each resident far exceeds the minimum number of nerve blocks required by the ACGME. Upon leaving UNC, our graduates often feel like the experts in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia in their respective practices.
January 1, 2020
Research and Quality Improvement Opportunities
We support individual residents with academic aspirations who wish to allocate a significant portion of their residency towards protected research time. A 6-month research track is available for residents in their final year of training, who desire to pursue an intensive research project.
January 1, 2020
ASA Conference Attendance
We send two residents annually to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Legislative Conference, with all expenses paid by the department. At this conference, residents learn about the advocacy efforts of the ASA and have an opportunity to meet Senators, Governors, and other legislators to learn about important issues facing our specialty.