Author Archives: Morgan Duerden

Nancie M. Archin, PhD, assistant professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases at the UNC School of Medicine, was recently awarded the International Society for Antiviral Research Diversity in Science and Excellence award. Nancie M. Archin, PhD, assistant professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases at...

Researchers surveyed 2,183 attending and retired physicians regarding their experiences with imposter syndrome. The term refers to the feelings of self-doubt or being undeserving of achievements despite having the skills needed to perform. Debra Bynum, MD, vice chair of education and professor of medicine, is an author on the paper...

The NIH has awarded a multi-disciplinary team led by Ross Boyce, MD, MSc, a $4.4 million, five-year (R01) grant to evaluate the effectiveness of a chemoprevention effort designed to prevent malaria outbreaks after flooding, using a combination of interventions. Boyce is a member of the Institute for Global Health and...

Ronald Falk, MD, Nan and Hugh Cullman Eminent Professor of Medicine at UNC, Anthony Atala, MD, Professor of Medicine at Wake Forest University and Thomas Ortel, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine at Duke University, will lead an effort to cultivate a highly skilled cohort of people and resources to advance...

Exclusively for UNC Hospitals APP Intensivists, Hospitalists & Emergency Medicine APPs The Fall 2023 Tar Heel Boot Camp, hosted by the APP Critical Care Workgroup, will be held at UNC Cancer Hospital from 7:00a-5:30p on October 26-27.  This two-day event offers a comprehensive program consisting of ten critical care topics and...

Division of Hematology Brandi Reeves, MD, received a 5-year, NHLBI K08 Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award for the research project, “Evaluating the Role of Hypoxia Inducible Factor in Myeloproliferative-Associated Thrombosis.” Daniel Richardson, MD, received a $150K grant for developing a patient-reported measure to identify treatment priorities of patients with advanced blood...

The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty throughout the month of August.  David Rosen, MD, PhD, MSPH, spoke about his study regarding the early release practices from some health conditions in NC jails. Scott Commins, MD, PhD, featured in a CNN...

Scott Commins, MD, PhD an allergist internationally known for his work with Alpha-gal syndrome, has been named the newly established William J. Yount, MD Distinguished Professor of Medicine. Faculty who contribute exemplary knowledge to advancing science or human health are honored with a distinguished professorship. “It gives me such pleasure...

It’s almost time to kick off Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month celebrations. The month long observance spans from September 15 to October 15 and highlights the cultures, histories and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Sept. 15 is the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and...

Passing the Torch is a faculty development program uniquely suited to all levels of Clinician Educator faculty to develop further patient care and teaching skills with a person-centered model. Participants will also work on a ‘passion project’ of their choice for a capstone to the course and can include, but...

Elizabeth Gorsuch, MA, is a project coordinator in the Division of Hematology. She knows it takes a lot of time and attention to detail to effectively execute plans. Elizabeth has held various roles at UNC and enjoys interacting with the great people at our institution. Originally from Alaska, she is...

The UNC School of Medicine Student Government held the Fall Convocation and Awards Ceremony on August 16. The following faculty and residents from the Department of Medicine were recognized.   Calvin Gross, MD, MTS, IM resident, and Chloe West, MD, IM intern, were selected for the Kaiser Permanente Excellence in...