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    Accolades, Awards and Appointments Archive

    Congratulations to department faculty who received the following accolades, awards and appointments July 1 – July 31, 2026. Raquel Reyes, MD, MPA, has been promoted to Professor of Medicine. Michael Craig, MD, MPH, has been promoted to Professor of Medicine. Tony Mazzella, MD, FHRS, FACC, received a $300,000 donation to support his work and other EP related priorities. Anil Gehi, … Read more

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    David Hemsey Named Vice Chair for Inpatient Operations in the UNC Department of Medicine

    For the last 10 years, David Hemsey, MD, has demonstrated exceptional leadership as the Chief of the Division of Hospital Medicine. Under his guidance, the division experienced remarkable growth, expanding from 33 faculty and 4 APPs to 62 faculty and 12 APPs. Now, Dr. David Hemsey will bring his extraordinary leadership to his new position as Vice Chair for Inpatient Operations i … Read more

  • UME Faculty Spotlight: Anna Symmes, MD

    Meet Dr. Anna Symmes an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine.  My interest in medical education started in residency where I had some amazing attendings who acted as both teachers and mentors and have since become friends. Two things that they did that really stuck with me: they gave excellent feedback, and they taught in the moment. These two thin … Read more

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    128 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers Awarded 2026 Carolina Care Excellence

    Each year, UNC Hospitals administers the Press Ganey Medical Practice survey to solicit feedback from patients. The survey asks our patients about their likelihood of recommending their provider’s practice to their friends and family. This year, 128 Department of Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers received the highest recommendations. We are honored to recognize … Read more

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    DOM Researchers Receive UNC Center for Health Innovation Pilot Awards

    Since 2013, the UNC Center for Health Innovation has come together annually to offer pilot funding for selected project proposals that demonstrate clear dedication to improving patient care, strengthening the healthcare system, and meeting the mission of the center as a whole. Projects that receive funding come from a broad area of interests including: Cassi Frank, DrPH, MMSc, PA … Read more

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    Carlton Moore Awarded $500K NIH R25 Grant to Expose Students to Careers in Clinical Translational Research

    While the growth of various AI algorithms has in some ways made the data science and analytics process stronger and more efficient, it has also brought about growing forms of disparities in the healthcare world. For example, some AI algorithms have inadvertently prioritized affluent populations while performing worse in historically underrepresented populations. This situation is … Read more

  • Faculty & Staff in the News through April

    The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty and staff throughout the month of April 2026. Haley Simpson, MD, was consulted on the rising survival rate of patients diagnosed with cancer. Lindsay Rosman, MD, published a study identifying atrial fibrillation density as a biomarker for ischaemic stroke risk predi … Read more

  • Faculty & Staff in the News through March

    The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty and staff throughout the month of March 2026. Spencer Dorn, MD, joined Roon to host a talk on clinical use of AI. Klara Klein, MD, PhD, was featured on an NPR segment on the ability of GLP-1 drugs to decrease addiction risk. Cindy Gay, MD, MPH, and David Margolis, M … Read more

  • Heath, Weickert Receive Medical Staff Physician Clinical Excellence Awards

    The Medical Staff Physician Excellence Committee (MSPEC) announced Dr. Thelsa Weickert, associate professor in the Division of Cardiology, and Dr. Jonathon Heath, associate professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine, as recipients of the 3rd annual Medical Staff Physician Clinical Excellence Award. This prestigious award celebrates UNC clinical physicians who exemplify excell … Read more

  • Faculty & Staff in the News through February

    The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty and staff throughout the month of February 2026. Stephan Moll, MD, studied an astronaut who was treated for deep vein thrombosis in space. Beth Jonas, MD, consulted on a study about sequential biological therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. David Wohl, MD, continued to … Read more

  • Faculty & Staff in the News through January

    The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty and staff throughout the month of January 2026. Ann Dennis, MD, MS and Meagan Zarwell, PhD, published a study establishing a stronger mapping system for HIV care in the Carolinas. Michael Herce, MD, MPH, MSCR, led a study linking alcohol use and poor HIV Outcomes af … Read more

  • O’Shea appointed Medical Director for UNC Health Advanced Care at Home

    Advanced Care at Home (ACH) announced Patrick O’Shea, MD, MBA, has been appointed as Medical Director. ACH provides high-quality, acute-level care to patients receiving in the comfort of their home. This is an alternative form of care for some ‘sick but stable’ patients who would typically be admitted to the hospital to treat immediate medical needs. Instead, a person’s medical n … Read more