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UNC Faculty Development Fellowship is proud to shine a spotlight on our alumni, their accomplishments and leadership roles! If you are an alumni of the Fellowship, please submit<\/a><\/strong> your latest career updates to us.<\/p>\n\n\n \n - \n \n \n
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<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \n Ashley Hildebrand, MD – Class of 2018<\/a>\n <\/h4> Ashley Hildebrand, MD, Named Ascension\u2019s 2025 Physician Leader of the Year Ascension, the largest non-profit Catholic healthcare system in the United States, has named Dr. Ashley A. Hildebrand its 2025 Physician Leader of the Year. The honor recognizes Dr. Hildebrand\u2019s outstanding leadership, dedication to patient-centered care, and commitment to clinical excellence across the organization. Dr. … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n - \n \n \n
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<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \n Anthony Wilson, MD, FAAFP – Class of 2015<\/a>\n <\/h4> Dr. Anthony Wilson, Fellowship Class of 2015, was recently named Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. He has been a campus leader in education and service, for example, as is the Chair of the Department of Family Medicine, Associate Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency, Director … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n - \n \n \n
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<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \n Catherine Florio Pipas, MD, MPH – Class of 1994<\/a>\n <\/h4> In 2024, Dr. Florio Pipas was awarded Professor Emerita at the Department of Medical Education and Family Medicine at Dartmouth Institute for Heath Policy and Clinical Practice. Dr. Florio Pipas Chairs the AAFP Physician Health First Initiative and Wellbeing Educators Program & AAMC Faculty & Organizational Wellbeing Committee. A Doctor\u2019s Dozen; 12 Strategies for Personal … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n - \n \n \n
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<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \n Victor Sierpina, MD – Class of 1997<\/a>\n <\/h4> Dr. Victor Sierpina retired as Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He is learning Mandarin, Spanish, and piano while spending time with his grandkids and traveling internationally.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n
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<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \n Donald Nease, MD – Class of 1991<\/a>\n <\/h4> Dr. Nease is Professor and Director of Community Engagement and Health Equity at University of Colorado.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n
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<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \n Karen Bruce, MD – Class of 1993<\/a>\n <\/h4> Dr. Bruce is the Chief Medical Officer at Stormont Vail Health in Kansas and earned a Master’s in Clinical Health Informatics from the University of Wisconsin in May 2024.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n
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<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \n Bert Fields, MD – Class of 1987<\/a>\n <\/h4> Dr. Fields is teaching and providing excellent patient care at Cone Health Sports Medicine and serves as Editor in Chief of Sports Medicine Up to Date.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n
<\/a>Alumni: Send us your latest career updates!<\/h3>\n
UNC Faculty Development Fellowship is proud to shine a spotlight on our alumni, their accomplishments and leadership roles! If you are an alumni of the Fellowship, please submit<\/a><\/strong> your latest career updates to us.<\/p>\n\n Ashley Hildebrand, MD, Named Ascension\u2019s 2025 Physician Leader of the Year Ascension, the largest non-profit Catholic healthcare system in the United States, has named Dr. Ashley A. Hildebrand its 2025 Physician Leader of the Year. The honor recognizes Dr. Hildebrand\u2019s outstanding leadership, dedication to patient-centered care, and commitment to clinical excellence across the organization. Dr. … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n Dr. Anthony Wilson, Fellowship Class of 2015, was recently named Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. He has been a campus leader in education and service, for example, as is the Chair of the Department of Family Medicine, Associate Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency, Director … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n In 2024, Dr. Florio Pipas was awarded Professor Emerita at the Department of Medical Education and Family Medicine at Dartmouth Institute for Heath Policy and Clinical Practice. Dr. Florio Pipas Chairs the AAFP Physician Health First Initiative and Wellbeing Educators Program & AAMC Faculty & Organizational Wellbeing Committee. A Doctor\u2019s Dozen; 12 Strategies for Personal … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n Dr. Victor Sierpina retired as Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He is learning Mandarin, Spanish, and piano while spending time with his grandkids and traveling internationally.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n Dr. Nease is Professor and Director of Community Engagement and Health Equity at University of Colorado.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n Dr. Bruce is the Chief Medical Officer at Stormont Vail Health in Kansas and earned a Master’s in Clinical Health Informatics from the University of Wisconsin in May 2024.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n Dr. Fields is teaching and providing excellent patient care at Cone Health Sports Medicine and serves as Editor in Chief of Sports Medicine Up to Date.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n\n \n
<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n Ashley Hildebrand, MD – Class of 2018<\/a>\n <\/h4>
<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n Anthony Wilson, MD, FAAFP – Class of 2015<\/a>\n <\/h4>
<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n Catherine Florio Pipas, MD, MPH – Class of 1994<\/a>\n <\/h4>
<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n Victor Sierpina, MD – Class of 1997<\/a>\n <\/h4>
<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n Donald Nease, MD – Class of 1991<\/a>\n <\/h4>
<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n Karen Bruce, MD – Class of 1993<\/a>\n <\/h4>
<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n Bert Fields, MD – Class of 1987<\/a>\n <\/h4>
<\/a>Alumni: Send us your latest career updates!<\/h3>\n