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Dr. Collyn Murray (far right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Collyn Murray, M.D.\n <\/h1>“Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know UNC Emergency Medicine. I feel our program is exceptional because of its people – a team committed to caring for each other and the people of North Carolina. Our curriculum provides exposure to diverse learning environments, best practice educational techniques, and is supported by the approachable expertise of a strong faculty that makes huge impacts at the local and national level. Beyond our core experiences, residents are involved in community outreach, leadership development, research, and education. Throughout your training here you will have the opportunity to shape your own professional identity and that of the program. From our beautiful location to the colleagues that are sure to become family, UNC is an amazing place to train, and we are excited and honored to be a part of your journey.” <\/div><\/div>\n

Collyn Murray, M.D.<\/a><\/h2>\n

Residency Program Director<\/strong>
\nUNC Department of Emergency Medicine
\nCollyn_Murray@med.unc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Fun Facts<\/h2>\n
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  • Hometown: Greensboro, NC<\/li>\n
  • “Triple Tar Heel” (Graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, UNC School of Medicine, and UNC EM Residency)<\/li>\n
  • Hobbies: cooking, dining at new restaurants, cheering on the Heels!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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