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Category: General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology

  • Gaurav Dave to serve as Research Director for NIH’s Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health Program

    UNC-Chapel Hill has been announced as the recipient of a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) award. Created by the Office of Research on Women’s Health in partnership with NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices, BIRCWH is a mentored career-development program designed to connect junior faculty to senior faculty … Read more

  • Malinda Williams Retires as ACA for Division of General Medicine

    Malinda Williams, associate chief of administration in the UNC Division of General Medicine and Epidemiology, will retire at the end of July. Malinda has been at UNC for 20 years and has made tremendous contributions during this time. “It’s hard to imagine our division without her,” Dr. Shana Ratner, interim division chief said. “She has brightened our All Hands with her smile an … Read more

  • Ratner to Serve as Interim Chief for Division of General Medicine

     Shana Ratner, MD, FACP, professor of medicine in the University of North Carolina’s Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, is now serving as the Interim Chief for the division. Dr. Ratner joined the UNC faculty in 2011 after completing her medical degree at UNC Chapel Hill and her residency and chief residency at the University of Chicago. She has a strong recor … Read more

  • Gladman, Jakharia Receive DOM Faculty Citizenship Award

    Christine Gladman, MD Kunal Jakharia, MD Christine Gladman, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, and Kunal Jakharia, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine, were honored with the DOM Faculty Citizenship award. This peer-nominated award recognizes Department of Medi … Read more

  • Internists Represent UNC at the 2025 Society for General Internal Medicine Conference

    The UNC Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology was well represented at the 2025 Society for General Internal Medicine conference. This year’s theme focused on the role of academic general internists in changing the healthcare landscape. Nineteen faculty and residents presented on topics spanning both clinical and research subjects Seth Berkowitz, MD, MPH, was a pl … Read more

  • Derebail, Tilly, Vavalle Honored with Medical Staff Physician Clinical Excellence Award

    Three Department of Medicine faculty have been awarded with the second annual Medical Staff Physician Clinical Excellence Award. This award recognizes UNC Hospitals clinical physicians who embody the qualities of a truly great patient service provider. These physicians are technically skilled, compassionate to patients and families and work collaboratively with colleagues. Nomina … Read more

  • Faculty and Staff in the News Throughout January

    The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty and staff throughout the month of January. Emily Sickbert-Bennett, PhD, shared strategies for staying healthy during the holidays Amanda E. Nelson, MD, MSCR, provided insight into the development of a new diagnostic test for osteoarthritis and its potential impact o … Read more

  • Home testing kits and coordinated outreach substantially improve colorectal cancer screening rates

    Colorectal cancer screening is an effective tool for catching the disease early when it’s most treatable, yet it is underutilized in patient populations who receive primary care at federally qualified health centers (FQHC). A new study by researchers at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center demonstrated that a targeted intervention can substantially increase screening rates … Read more

  • Kwan and King Appointed Medical Directors

    Mildred Kwan, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology and Louise King, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, will each take over their division’s respective Eastowne clinic site as Medical Director. Allergy and Immunology Clinic Dr. Mildred Kwan will be stepping … Read more

  • The Hometown Hero Response to Hurricane Helene

    After Hurricane Helene devastated areas of Western North Carolina, Alyssa Tilly, MD, assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics in the UNC Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, helped coordinate a field hospital to provide medical care to some of the most impacted and vulnerable residents. Volunteers of the Burnsville Field Hospital, including Dr. Alyssa Til … Read more

  • Journeys are Made by the People You Walk With: Gaurav Dave Reflects on Becoming Full Professor

    Journeys give us lots of time to reflect. Getting to your destination is also a time to reflect on your journey. Gaurav ‘G’ Dave Our co-director, Gaurav ‘G’ Dave, got the official word in July. He’s now a Research Professor in the UNC School of Medicine. Promotions can be destinations. For G, it’s part of an ongoing journey. His focus is working with community partners to address … Read more

  • MacNider Building

    Academy of Educators Recognize Faculty and Trainees

    Founded as a part of UNC School of Medicine’s strategic plan, the Academy of Educators (AOE) has been enhancing research and scholarship towards excellence in teaching since 2006. The Mission of the Academy is also to promote and fund curricular innovation, evidence-based curricular change and a scholarly approach to the education mission and provide a forum for education leaders … Read more