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We are excited to relaunch our newsletter as a resource and communication tool for current Kenan Rural Primary Care Scholars and Alumni. Our hope is this newsletter will keep you connected to UNC SOM rural initiatives and provide rural-specific resources in addition to what you receive from the Alumni association (if you are alumni).

The newsletter will provide information on current events in NC, upcoming national events you may be interested in attending, and programs happening around campus regarding rural initiatives. We hope this will be helpful as you progress through medical school, residency, and into practice.

If you have items you would like to see included in future newsletters, or ideas as we continue to grow and explore ways to share relevant news, please email kewana_smith@med.unc.edu

Introducing the 2020 Kenan Primary Care Rural Scholars

It is with great enthusiasm we announce the 2020 class of Kenan Rural Primary Care Scholars. They represent every region of our state hailing from the coast to the mountains and with interest and hobbies including hiking, piano playing, and board games. We are excited to support this new cohort as they begin their path to rural service.

Taylor Stack
Taylor Stack
Michael McLendon
Michael McLendon
Kristen Larson
Kristen Larson
Joseph Locklear
Joseph Locklear
Christina Williams
Christina Williams
Cameron Harris
Cameron Harris

Remembering Dr. Robert A. Bashford

Robert BashfordWe would be remiss not to acknowledge the great loss of our beloved Associate Dean Dr. Robert Bashford. We miss his large personality and his knack for telling the best stories and we also miss his leadership. We in the Office or Rural Initiatives remain committed to the work and will continue to provide the support Dr. Bashford would’ve desired for each of you as you move towards your goal of being amazing rural practitioners.

 

We would like you to know UNC SOM leadership is taking your survey responses into consideration as they move to identify future leadership for ORI. If you haven’t completed the survey please do so ASAP.

Scholars going into practice and 2020 Graduates

It is with great pleasure we announce the first class of Kenan Rural Primary Care Scholar Graduates who were once “twinkles” in Dr. Bashford’s eye are off to rural practice and we also have scholars graduating in the 2020 class who are off to residency. Check out their locations for practice and residency matches below.

2020 Graduate Residency Matches

  • John Allen, Lancaster General Hospital, Family Medicine, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
  • Leeallie Carter, Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC), Psychiatry, Asheville, NC
  • Jeb Fox, (MAHEC), Family Medicine, Asheville, NC
  • Blaise Ellery, MAHEC, Family Medicine, Asheville, NC
  • Margo Faulk, UNC Hospitals, Family Medicine, Chapel Hill NC
  • Molly Hamilton, Cahaba Medical Care, Family Medicine, Birmingham, AL
  • Felecia Lombardi, University of Washington, Pediatric Neurology**, Seattle, WA
  • Anna McKinsey, UCLA Med Center, Los Angeles, CA, Pediatrics
  • Wes Roten, UNC Hospitals, Family Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
  • Travis Williams, St. Mary’s Med Center SCL Health, Grand Junction, CO

Practicing and Fellowship Kenan Rural Primary Care Scholars

Katy Sims, Piedmont Health Services, Psychiatry, Prospect Hill, NC

Hallum Dickens, Piedmont Health Services, Family Medicine, Siler City, NC

Rivers Woodward, Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Family Medicine Lake Lure, NC

Amanda Gambill, Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Family Medicine Polk County, NC

Brittany Papworth, UNC Hospitals, OB/GYN, Chapel Hill, NC

Margo Pray, International Fellowship, Family Medicine, via Christi Hosptials, Witchita, KS

Kenan Summer Plans

If you have not spoken to your campus lead(s) and are still unsure of plans for summer experiences please reach out to your respective representatives.

News and Resources

See how our Scholars are making an impact in the community effort against COVID-19.

https://www.chathamnewsrecord.com/stories/unc-med-students-assisting-chatham-coa-during-covid-19,5325

North Carolina Health News – https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/

National Rural Health Association – https://www.ruralhealthweb.org/

Subscribe to NRHA newsletters- https://www.ruralhealth.us/news/nrha-newsletters

NC American Medical Society – http://www.ncmedsoc.org/

NC Office of Rural Health – https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/orh

The Daily Yonder Rural News and Info – https://www.dailyyonder.com/

NC Rural Day – TBD

Contact Us

037 MacNider Hall CB #7001 919-966-4390 https://www.med.unc.edu/ori/