About

Dr. Cristin Colford is an experienced clinician, medical educator and administrator. She received her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2001, followed by residency and chief residency in 2005. Dr. Colford is Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine and is currently the Division’s Interim Chief.

She is the former Associate Program Director for the internal medicine residency program and has experience in undergraduate medical education as a clerkship director, course director, and thread director for patient care and clinical skills. Many recognize Dr. Colford for her leadership recognized in curriculum development, learner assessment, faculty development, mentoring, and quality improvement. Dr. Colford has received numerous awards for outstanding teaching and clinical care, including the Academy of Educators Excellence in Teaching Award and the UNC Health Care Carolina Care Excellence Award.

As executive vice chair, Dr. Colford supports the clinical, educational and research activities in each division. She collaborates with faculty from all divisions in the UNC Department of Medicine, to develop innovative, patient centered, forward thinking models of care.