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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.

Dr. Dan Park to Serve as Associate Chief Medical Officer for Pediatrics at UNC Children’s Hospital

September 30, 2025
Dr. Park is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine faculty member and works closely with the UNC Department of Emergency Medicine.

After a Decade of Providing Outstanding Leadership and Growth For UNC’s Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Dr. Nikki Binz Transitions “Program Director” Role to Dr. Collyn Murray.

September 26, 2025
Both of these "Triple Tar Heels" are known for their passion and dedication to furthering high quality, comprehensive Emergency Medicine education, combined with an unwavering focus on providing outstanding patient care.

UNC EM Proudly Announces Dr. Abhi Mehrotra is Elected as 2025-2026 Secretary-Treasurer for the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)

September 23, 2025
Dr. Mehrotra has held numerous leadership roles with ACEP, a few of which include being past president of its N.C. Chapter, and serving as a Board member for 2023-2024.

Dr. Ben Smith Interviewed by Contagion Live Regarding Transporting High-Consequence Infectious Disease Patients to Special Treatment Centers

August 28, 2025
The publication provides insights into UNC's breadth and depth of expertise, and highlights specific procedures and unique considerations involved with transport of patients infected with high-consequence pathogens.

Dr. Mehul Patel’s Research Is Providing Vital Insights Into Expediting Access to Care For Stroke Patients in Rural Settings

July 28, 2025
His ongoing efforts are identifying key learnings that can not only directly benefit patients in N.C., but throughout the U.S. as well. 

UNC Emergency Medicine Expands its Highly Popular ‘Internship in Science, Health Training and Research’ (ISHTaR) Program

July 15, 2025
The innovative program provides high school students interested in future medical careers with broad-based and varied educational insights into the real-world practice of medicine.

EM Physicians Receive Multiple Awards at the Annual UNC Academy of Educators (AOE) “Evening of Scholarship”

June 16, 2025
At the event, six Emergency Medicine faculty and residents were recognized for their outstanding contributions to education.

Dr. Sharon Guarino, EM Residency Class of 2025, Receives the Prestigious Robert C. Cefalo House Officer Award

June 6, 2025
This award recognizes members of the UNC Hospitals' house staff for their exemplary service, professional performance and compassionate patient care.

UNC Emergency Medicine’s Residency Team Visits NC State, Hosting a Q&A Session and Teaching a Suture Clinic for Students Interested in Future Careers in Medicine

May 27, 2025
The residents' enthusiastic participation reflects the Emergency Medicine department's passion for outreach and service to members of the local community.