Author Archives: Morgan Duerden

  Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to touch many aspects of human life and Evan Zeitler, MD, isn’t sitting on the side lines of this technological advancement. Dr. Zeitler is using artificial intelligence generated images to bring attention to his nephrology journal club. “You just sort of turn off your...

Christopher Jensen, MD, MSCR, is a hematologist with interests in lymphoma and geriatric oncology. Originally from Rocky Mount, Dr. Jensen is looking forward to serving the people of the state. If he was not a physician he would have pursued a career as a historian, focusing on ancient history! 

The JARS Conference signifies the completion of our resident’s first year of training and celebrates their transition to upper level residents. The day provided an opportunity for our internal medicine residents to participate in educational breakout sessions as well as look back on accomplishments from their intern year. With a...

Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, MPH, Bozymski-Heizer Distinguished Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and John Buse, MD, PhD, Verne S. Caviness Distinguished Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, are Co-Principal Investigators and Co-Directors of NC TraCS. NC TraCS has secured a seven-year, $70...

UNC Hematology faculty and Blood Research Center member Dr. Stephan Moll is coauthor on the new American Society of Hematology guideline on thrombophilia testing in patients with venous thromboembolism. These evidence-based guidelines intend to support clinical decision-making as to which patients and family members to test for inherited thrombophilias and...

In this article, Erin Finn, MD, John Stephens, MD, and Ria Dancel, MD, in the Division of Hospital Medicine and Eric Zwemer, MD, in the Department of Pediatrics explore the state of internal medicine point-of-care ultrasound fellowships in the US and Canada.

  The UNC Internal Medicine Residency Program welcomes the following chief residents who will serve during the 2023-2024 academic year. The administrative chief resident is a position of distinction, professionalism and leadership. These appointed physicians will lead and mentor residents, as they learn to recognize the needs of the department...

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development and the School of Medicine Nominating Committee announced Ana C.G. Felix, MBBCh, FAAN, Alan Hinderliter, MD, and Ashley Henderson, MD, were elected to the 2023 School of Medicine Standing Committees.

The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty throughout the month of April. Andrea Azcarate-Peril, PhD, discussed her research into the bacterial communities that live inside our guts and offers tips on how you can maintain a healthy microbiome. Kelli Allen, PhD,...

Sarah Waters, RN, MSN, ANP, has been a nurse practitioner in the Division of Cardiology for 13 years. She has helped develop a remote heart failure monitor program and enjoys connecting with patients. Outside of work, Sarah can be found on her farm with her two horses or playing/watching hockey! 

It’s spring and also a time dedicated to bringing awareness to the contributions made by older Americans, American Jews, and those with Asian and Pacific Island ancestry. Celebrate by educating yourself about the various populations/cultures or by participating in an activity.                  ...

The Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society at UNC-Chapel Hill has announced the following faculty, fellows and residents as inductees. into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society. AOA was founded in 1902 and is dedicated to the belief that we can improve care for all by recognizing...