Erin Fraher, PhD, MPP, gave the inaugural Peter Curtis, MD, Lecture to the UNC Faculty Development Fellowship on Friday, June 7th. Entitled “Harnessing the Friction to Influence Policy: The Power of Research Questions that Emerge from the Clinic,” Dr. Fraher’s presentation challenged fellows to follow their passion, ignite their curiosity, and gather data from the … Read more
The 2024 Jane Arndt Lecture was delivered by former faculty development fellowship member Corey Lyon, DO, Program Director for the University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency in Denver, Colorado. Lyon’s lecture, entitled “With Great Fellowship Training Comes Great Responsibility,” featured his unique perspective, sharp insight, and humor that make him such a compelling speaker. We … Read more
Peter Curtis, MD, served as Director of the Faculty Development Fellowship from 1993-2002. A generous donor has started a special fund to honor Dr. Curtis and his many contributions to the advancement of research and professional growth in our fellows and beyond. If Dr. Peter Curtis was instrumental in your professional development as an educator, … Read more
Dr. Christie Alexander, a 2015 Faculty Development Fellowship graduate, gave the 2023 Annual Jane Arndt Lecture, presenting, “From Big City to the Border: A Journey of Courage, Discomfort, and Fortitude,” about her decision to leave her faculty position at Florida State University and move to serve a rural community in Marfa, Texas. Alexander is a … Read more
We’d like to give a warm welcome to our newest class of Faculty Development Fellows, a stellar group from around the United States!
The Faculty Development Fellowship, directed by Tommy Koonce, MD, MPH, hosted a CME event that also took place on March 2nd. From Dawn Morriston, MPH, Associate Director of Educational Programs: We invited the classes of 2020 and 2021 to learn about creating safe and inclusive learning environments alongside the current fellows. It was wonderful to … Read more
Congratulations to former fellowship director and current faculty instructor Steve Bogdewic, PhD, who began serving as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development (FALD) in the UNC School of Medicine on Jan. 1, 2022! Bogdewic has served FALD since July 2019 as an executive coach, and he brings extensive experience from his time as Executive … Read more
Congratulations to the first 100% virtual fellowship class! COVID gave the fellowship the opportunity to demonstrate its flexibility and innovation in curriculum design and adaptive leadership and the 15 fellows of the Class of 2021 taught us as much as we taught them. Pictured below is our last day of class where you can see each … Read more
Our Class of 2020 Fellows have graduated! WATCH THIS VIDEO of well wishes. Congratulations to this wonderful group, and we look forward to seeing where your careers take you. While things may have looked different in 2020, the class remained engaged and determined to make the most of this program even from a distance! Pictured … Read more
