Author Archives: Amy McLemore

The Department of Health Sciences faculty and staff came together on Wednesday for a fall department meeting. During the meeting several faculty members were recognized for recent accomplishments: Jessica Cassidy – Awarded an R21 grant from the NIH Deidre Charity – Selected to participate on the UNC SOM Leadership in...

The Department of Health Sciences applications for the 2025-26 academic year are officially open as of April 15, 2025!  We invite all students to apply before the deadline on June 1 at 11:59 p.m. Our department is deeply committed to empowering students from all walks of life, especially those who...

On Friday, March 28, 2025, the Department of Health Sciences hosted its annual Spring Clinical Preceptor Appreciation event, dedicated to honoring and celebrating the contributions of clinical preceptors who play a pivotal role in the education and development of future healthcare professionals. The morning began with a delightful breakfast, followed...

The Department of Health Sciences is pleased to recognize the following observances and celebrations for April: Autism Awareness Month April 1-30, 2025 Autism Awareness Month celebrates and honors the identities and experiences of Autistic individuals. The month aims to recognize that autism is more than just a diagnosis and that...

The Department of Health Sciences is pleased to recognize the following observances and celebrations for March: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month March 2025 Every March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) leads Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) to highlight the importance of inclusive communities. The 2025 theme, “We’re...

The class of 2026 kicked off their studies in January 2025 and participated in the program’s annual White Coat Ceremony on February 21 in the MBRB Auditorium. Keynote speaker Elise Kidder, PA-C, a class of 2022 alumnus of the program, shared insight into the various uses for and meanings of...