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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.

Dr. Ben Smith Receives the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) Inaugural “40 Under 40 — Rising Leaders in Medical Transport Award”

October 29, 2025
This prestigious award was presented at the AAMS annual Air Medical Transport (AMTC) Conference. 

Dr. Christina Shenvi Co-Authors a Paper for the Journal of Emergency Medicine; “Goal-Directed Care: 10 Tips for Resuscitating Older Adults in the Emergency Department”

October 22, 2025
The article emphasizes that effective resuscitation for older adults is not simply about applying algorithms but about tailoring care to physiology, context, and the person in front of us.

Dr. Nikki Binz Receives the ‘Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award’ from ACGME

October 20, 2025
This award, presented by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), recognizes program directors who have fostered innovation and improvement in their residency programs and have served as exemplary role models for residents.

Dr. Christina Shenvi, an Internationally Recognized Thought Leader, Speaker, and Champion for Geriatric EM and Medical Education, is Promoted to Full Professor with Tenure

October 6, 2025
Dr. Shenvi is widely recognized for her contributions in advancing medical education and Geriatric Emergency Medicine, and serving in key leadership roles in the field of Emergency Medicine, both at UNC and with numerous national and international professional associations.