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    UME Faculty Spotlight: Jessica Fuller, MD

    We are so excited to showcase some of our brilliant UME educators in the department of medicine and across our AHEC sites. For many of us there are certain teachers in our past who left a mark on our lives and are highly valued. For some they may be the reason you went into medicine or the specialty you are in. The DOM along with the AHEC sites have many highly regarded educators … Read more

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    School of Medicine F1rst Gen Fellows Program Recruiting Mentors

    The UNC School of Medicine F1rst Gen Fellows program is looking for UNC residents, fellows, and faculty members who are interested in mentoring current F1rst Gen Fellows. This program supports medical students at UNC SOM who identify as first-generation college students, meaning they were the first in their families to attend and graduate from college. These students have limited … Read more

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    Get to know the Internal Medicine Residency Program’s faculty educators

    The Internal Medicine Residency Program faculty educators play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare and our Carolina community. With a commitment to excellence in teaching, mentorship, and clinical care, our faculty members bring a wealth of knowledge and diverse expertise to the program. They are not just educators; they are innovators and compassionate physicians wh … Read more

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    Faculty and Residents Honored by UNC SOM Student Government

    The UNC School of Medicine Student Government held the Fall Convocation and Awards Ceremony for 2024. The following faculty and residents from the Department of Medicine were recognized. Evan Raff, MD, associate professor of medicine, received The Hyman L. Battle Distinguished Excellence in Teaching Award in the Clinical Sciences. This award was established in 1985 to recognize e … Read more

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    UME Faculty Spotlight: Subha Sellers, MD, MSCR

    Subha Sellers, MD, MSCR,  combines her love for teaching with research by directing the Science of Medicine course, helping fourth-year medical students transition from education to research. Her unique path from a chief resident to course director underscores her dedication to making research engaging and approachable for future doctors. What is your role in undergraduate medica … Read more

  • Update From Directors of Undergraduate Medical Education

    Hi everyone, Hope everyone is having a great summer! We are so excited about all the exciting UME changes happening around us. As you already know we are a year into our new TEC 2.0 curriculum. The new medical students have been enjoying the new curriculum. In case you hadn’t heard, students have more case-based learning in Foundation phase. Many DOM faculty members are participa … Read more

  • New Chief Residents To Serve 2024-2025 Academic Year

    Left to Right: Christopher Lee, Emma Bick, Portia Nleya, Ryan Searcy, Jacob Amburn   The UNC Internal Medicine Residency Program welcomes the following chief residents who will serve during the 2024-2025 academic year. The administrative chief resident is a position of distinction, professionalism and leadership. These appointed physicians will lead and mentor residents, as … Read more

  • UME Faculty Spotlight: Raquel Reyes, MD, MPA

    I’m originally from rural, small-town Texas. We grew up in humble circumstances and I am the first and only physician in my family. I was fortunate to have had some amazing opportunities in my formal education and training, and several faculty inspired me and helped me along the way at various points in my journey. I could have used more guidance, though, honestly.

  • Dr. Morrissey Receives Bondurant-Ehringhaus Award

    Pictured from left to right: Susan Ehringaus, Dr. Morrissey, Dr. Deb Bynum, Dr. Alex Duncan. Samantha Morrissey, MD, PhD, a UNC Med-Peds resident, has been honored with the prestigious Bondurant-Ehringhaus Award for her groundbreaking research conducted at the UNC McAllister Heart Institute under the guidance of Brian Jensen, MD, a professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiol … Read more

  • Senior Class Honors Faculty at Graduation

    The UNC School of Medicines Class of ’24 took to the stage to celebrate the next stage of their medical journey on May 11th. Pictured from left to right: Drs. Koyal Jain, Heather Tarantino, Cristin Colford, Evan Raff Koyal Jain, MD, MPH, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, was honored with the Professor award bestowed by the senior c … Read more

  • Klipstein, Gill, Jain and Aleman Provide Words of Wisdom to Medical Students at Pearls Day

    As this year’s medical students look towards graduation, faculty members continue to inspire and set them up for success. During Pearls Day, students gathered to listen to educators speak on topics or issues they may face. Being selected as a Pearls Day speaker is an honor as they are nominated by the students. Four of the eight presentations were given by UNC Department of Medic … Read more