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Dr. Fenn was one of several recipients of the award, and was recognized for demonstrating exemplary professional interactions with colleagues, staff, and patients.<\/p>\n

“Alex is a selfless leader who continually strives for excellence and improvement,” stated one of the nominations for Dr. Finn (Residency Class of 2024). “He is a natural leader, and I have no doubt he will make great improvements to the UNC E.M. program as well as emerge as a leader within the field of Emergency Medicine in general.”<\/p>\n

Learn more about the UNC Emergency Medicine residency program<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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