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The UNC Department of Family Medicine is excited to share the growth of a new and meaningful space at the Aycock Family Medicine Building: the HOPE Garden, located on the lawn just up the hill from the building’s second-floor entrance. This project was made possible through funding from the UNC School of Medicine Reimagining Residency …
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Linda Myerholtz, PhD, was honored with the Susan McDaniel Distinguished Career Award at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Annual Conference by the Collaborative of Family and Behavioral Health on May 6th, 2025. About the Award Established in 2015, the Susan McDaniel Distinguished Career Award recognizes the contributions of an STFM member who …
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The Rural Residency Planning and Development Program (RuralGME) has been recognized with the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Innovative Program Award. This honor highlights the program’s significant contributions to rural healthcare education and its impact on communities across the nation. Program Achievements and Impact Since its inception, RuralGME has made remarkable strides: 84 …
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Caroline Roberts, MD, was awarded the 2025 Office of the Provost Engaged Scholarship Award for Engaged Teaching at the 2025 UNC Public Service Awards Ceremony held in April. Dr. Roberts was honored for her dedicated service to rural health care access through her role as Director for Rural Education with UNC School of Medicine, director …
Margaret Helton, MD is the Chair of the Department of Family Medicine.
“It is a privilege to provide our patients with excellent care in a nationally recognized department of family medicine,” says Dr. Helton. “Everything we do – from clinical innovation to teaching to research – is in the service of improving both individual and population based health care.”
