July 27, 2023
Featured Resident: Pedro Escobar
Pedro Escobar, MD, came to the United States from Mexico at the age of 7. After growing up in Georgia, he worked as a nurse before deciding to attend medical…
DOM Digest
The Department of Medicine’s faculty and staff are continuously involved in groundbreaking research and innovative clinical procedures. Discover their life-changing work through DOM Digest, our monthly newsletter. Hear from specialty experts while they are interviewed by Dr. Ron Falk during the Chair’s Corner Podcast. We invite you to learn more about the people behind the science at the articles below.
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July 26, 2023
Featured Advanced Practice Provider: Bonnie Alexander
Bonnie Alexander, PA-C, RDN, originally from California, is on our Diabetes Care Team. She began her career as a registered dietitian before finding her love for patient care as a…
July 25, 2023
Is BMI a Reliable Predictor of Mortality Risk?
John Batsis, MD Increasing evidence shows that BMI (body mass index) isn’t the sole measure to predict mortality risk. According to a recent JAMA Network article, a new study further…
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July 24, 2023
Med-Peds Residency Joins the Fully Integrated Readiness for Service Training Program
The University of North Carolina’s Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program will begin collaborating with the Fully Integrated Readiness for Service Training (FIRST) Program. FIRST is a three-year accelerated medical school curriculum with…
July 20, 2023
Featured Staff: Mary Mac Collie
Mary Mac Collie, is a North Carolina native who spends her time interacting with research participants at the UNC Kidney Center. She often explores trails throughout the state and enjoys…
July 19, 2023
Dr. Drummond Receives 2023 Solovy Award for COPD Research
Respiratory Health Association (RHA) named M. Bradley Drummond, MD, MHS, the recipient of the 2023 Solovy Award for Advancement in COPD. Dr. Drummond is a distinguished, board-certified pulmonary and critical care…
July 18, 2023
HIV/Hep C Certificate Program Receives HRSA Grant
Louise King, MD, is an expert in providing care to patients living with HIV and is the leader of the HIV/Hep C Certificate Program. This allows our internal medicine residents…
July 17, 2023
Featured Physician: Alfred Rabinovich
Alfred Rabinovich, MD, originally from New York, was drawn to UNC by our collegiality and commitment to care. He enjoys building relationships with patients as well as educating medical students….
July 13, 2023
Dr. Goralski Publishes Study on Triple Therapy for Children with Cystic Fibrosis, Named Emerging Investigator by AJRCCM
Jennifer Goralski, MD, was first author on a paper published in the recent edition of The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Titled, “Phase 3 Open-Label Clinical Trial of Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor…
July 11, 2023
Dr. Zhou Publishes ECG Education Case in Challenges in Clinical Electrocardiography
Ruihai Zhou, MD, MSc, FACC, RPVI, an assistant professor of medicine published an electrocardiogram education case in Challenges in Clinical Electrocardiography.
July 10, 2023
Cassi Frank Publishes Guide for Thrombosis Patients, First Spanish Translation in Vascular Medicine
Cassi Frank, physician assistant in the Division of Hematology, published educational materials for patients with newly diagnosed venous thromboembolism in Vascular Medicine. The article was also published in Spanish, a…
July 10, 2023
Faculty Needed for Mock Interviews
It’s that time of year again! UNC SOM will be hosting its annual virtual mock interviews for Individualization Phase students applying to residency. As subject matter experts, this is your opportunity…
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