Category: Accolades, Awards and Appointments
Drs. Weickert, Shifali, Elected to the Medical Staff Executive Committee
Congratulations to the newly elected at-large members of the Medical Staff Executive Committee. The new members from the Department of Medicine, who will serve a 2-year term, include: Drs. Weickert and Arora Thelsa Weickert, MD Shifali Arora, MD Also, a huge thanks to our departing members whose terms have expired – Cody Deen, MD, and Jennifer Mentee. The MSEC consists of the off … Read more
Dr. Adrian Austin Recognized by ATS Critical Care Assembly
Adrian Austin, MD was recently highlighted by the American Thoracic Society (ATS) Assemblies as the June 2023 Critical Care Assembly Early Career Professional. The program showcases early career professionals by promoting and disseminating their work and encouraging collaboration and networking. Dr. Austin is a Intensivist, Pulmonologist, and Geriatrician with a strong interest i … Read more
Dr. Christine Kistler receives JPCA Best Investigator Award
Christine Kistler, MD, MASc The Japan Primary Care Association recently selected Dr. Christine Kistler as the recipient of the Best Investigator Award in the International Session (Oral) from their 14th Annual Conference. The official decision was announced at the JPCA board meeting on May 28. Dr. Kistler will be honored at the 2023 award ceremony on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Dr. Ki … Read more
Dr. Honey Jones Appointed APP Supervisor for Medicine Intensive Care Unit
We are honored to announce Dr. Honey Mone’t Jones has been appointed the Advanced Practice Professional Supervisor for the the Medicine Intensive Care Unit. Dr. Jones, is a board-certified ACNP in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. She serves as an advanced practice professional (APP) intensivist and clinical lead for the APPs in the Medical ICU at UNC Hospital … Read more
Dr. Dale Receives Geriatrics Academic Career Award
Maureen Dale, MD Dr. Maureen Dale recently received a Geriatrics Academic Career Award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This program supports junior faculty career development. HRSA designed the program to help geriatricians develop knowledge and skills to lead health care transformation in various, be age-friendly, and provide training in clinical ge … Read more
Gillings School honors Dr. Anna Kahkoska
Anna Kahkoska, MD, PhD Last month, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health students voted for the School’s most innovative classroom teachers. These Teaching Innovation Awards “honor faculty members who students feel improve the learning environment at the Gillings School by integrating new technologies, engaging students in interactive activities, employing creative assessme … Read more
INPCS Recognizes Dr. Hanson and Funds Dr. Lau
Dr. Laura Hanson, Medical Director, UNC Palliative Care Program & Professor of Geriatric Medicine The International Neuropalliative Care Society (INPCS) recently honored Laura Hanson MD, MPH with its Outstanding Scientific Contribution Award. The November 2022 award honored Dr. Hanson’s research in dementia palliative care. At the INPCS’ invitation, she gave a presentation at … Read more