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Eron, Kuhlman named Smithies Investigators
The UNC School of Medicine selected professors from the departments of medicine and biochemistry & biophysics for the annual award in honor of the late Oliver Smithies, UNC’s first Nobel Prize winner.
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Senior Residents Match to Fellowships for 2019
December Match Day marks a new celebration for the path ahead. Last week, the UNC Department of Medicine matched residents to fellowships, filling a variety of positions in its subspecialty training programs.
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UNC Story Slam Celebrates the Personal Side
Inspired by the Annals of Medicine’s popular series of essays called “On Being a Doctor,” the UNC School of Medicine held the first UNC Story Slam, giving physicians an opportunity to share insightful stories with a live audience about the personal experience of practicing medicine.
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Shaheen Receives Craver Professor Award
Amy Shaheen, MD, MSC, professor of clinical medicine, has been honored with the Craver Medical Student Teaching Award. The Craver Medical Student Teaching Award was established by UNC School of Medicine graduate Joseph M. Craver, MD, to honor outstanding teachers in internal medicine, pediatrics, and surgery who inspire and change the lives of medical students through their teaching.
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Infective endocarditis increases more than tenfold in North Carolina
The opioid epidemic is reshaping the epidemiology of heart valve infection, according to a new study led by Asher Shranz, MD, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Department of Medicine
New Podcast Episode on Fabry disease
What is Fabry disease? Jerry Walter and UNC nephrologist Dr. Gerald Hladik discuss this disease, the symptoms, and concerns patients often have.
Check out the episode.
Dr. Cristin Colford Named Vice Chair, Clinical Services
Colford will focus on integrating clinical services across the department of medicine. Learn more.
Dr. Beth Jonas, Appointed Chief of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
“I’m excited to assume this leadership role, and plan to build on the accomplishments and successes that have made our nationally recognized rheumatology, allergy and immunology subspecialties the best in the region," said Jonas. Learn more.
Sue Kirkman Recognizes 'Guiding Principles' for Diabetes Care
Sue Kirkman, MD, is featured in a new video that introduces the ‘Guiding Principles for the Care of People With or at Risk for Diabetes,’ a report produced with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Learn more.
A Heart for Young People, and their Hearts.
A major gift from donor Rita Bigham will enable UNC interventional cardiologists to perform more life-saving procedures in Nicaragua, in a place that has no heart surgeons and not enough cardiologists to care for the country's medical needs. Learn more.
Dr. Cedric Bright, in the News Discussing the UNC MED Program
Dr. Bright discusses the UNC Medical Education Development (MED) Program which gives students who may not have had the opportunity to pursue education in medical fields, an experience that helps them be competitive. Learn more. (Credit Madeline Gray / For WUNC)
Dr. Darren DeWalt Is Appointed to NCIOM Membership to Advance Health Policy
Dr. Darren DeWalt, chief of general medicine and clinical epidemiology, joins leaders in health, medicine, and policy across North Carolina, to improve population health and advance health policy. Learn more.
Department of Medicine Research
The Department of Medicine has a vibrant research community consisting of basic bench, clinical and translational research programs. Learn about this month's featured research here.