Division of Physical Therapy graduates received their degrees at its annual commencement ceremony, held at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education, on Saturday, August 4. The ceremony recognized 30 members of the class of 2018 and three physical therapists who completed requirements for the Doctor of Physical Therapy. Additionally, three physical therapists … Read more
In late July 2018, first and second-year Physician Assistant Studies students, and two faculty mentors, provided health care in rural Wise, Virginia, through the Remote Area Medical (RAM) program, a nonprofit provider of mobile medical clinics. The RAM program delivers free dental, vision, and medical care to underserved and uninsured populations. Sixteen PA students joined other … Read more
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) recognized a host of faculty members and a program alumna during its 86th annual meeting in Chicago this summer. During the annual awards ceremony, ASCLS recognized Division Director Susan Beck and Associate Professor Tara Moon, both of whom are PhD, MLS(ASCP)CMwith a CLS Distinguished Author Award for the … Read more
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome UNC’s Dr. Sarah Ruff about life behind the stethoscope—her experiences as a family physician. You can catch the episode on: WCHL 97.9 FM Saturday, July 28 at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 29 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, July 30 at … Read more
Hello! My name is Erin Kinney and I, first and foremost, want to thank you for welcoming me into your world. I have been here about a month now and I already consider myself a Tar Heel. I have had the opportunity to work with so many wonderful faculty members, students, alumni, our corporate partners, my … Read more
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome Maya Dusenbery—author of the new book Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick—about the ways health care can let women down. You can catch the episode on: WCHL 97.9 FM Saturday, July … Read more
Third-year Division of Physical Therapy student Deanna Sipes and Diversity and Inclusion committee member, received a University Diversity Award. She is also the founder of the UNC Student Physical Therapy Association Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The University Diversity Awards reception is an opportunity to recognize individuals or organizations across six categories for exemplary service or scholarship … Read more
Johnston and Crais join 2017 inductee, Cara McComish, PhD, in the Academy. The UNC School of Medicine Academy of Educators inducted Lisa Johnston, PT, PhD, and Elizabeth (Betsy) Crais, PhD, CCC-SLP, and ASHA fellow, into its ranks on May 31, 2018. The Academy recognized Johnston and Crais at its Evening of Scholarship, held in the George Watts Hill Alumni … Read more
The Department of Allied Health Sciences hosted its annual Clinical Preceptor Appreciation Event at The Carolina Club on May 23, 2018. The Department of Allied Health Sciences hosted its annual Clinical Preceptor Appreciation Event at The Carolina Club on May 23, 2018. During the event, with a record of 160 attendees, several health care professionals addressed … Read more
Dr. Stephen Hooper, chair of the Department of Allied Health Sciences and associate dean in the UNC School of Medicine, has received the 2016 Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Stephen Hooper, chair of the Department of Allied Health Sciences and associate dean in the UNC School of Medicine, has received the 2016 Distinguished Service Award from … Read more
