Tag: 2025

Jan Busby-Whitehead, MD, M. Andrew Greganti Distinguished Professor and founder of the UNC-CH Division of Geriatric Medicine, has stepped down from her role as Division Chief. After leading for 22 years, she leaves behind a rich legacy of innovation and mentoring. However, she will continue in her role as Director...

David Weber, MD, MPH, received the Elaine Larson Distinguished Scientist Award from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). The APIC is the leading professional association for infection preventionists with more than 15,000 members. Their mission is to advance the science and practice of infection prevention and...

Last month, faculty and staff from the Center for Aging and Health and the Division of Geriatric Medicine attended the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society in Chicago, IL. AGS describes this annual meeting as, “the premier educational event in geriatrics, providing the latest information on clinical...

Congratulations to Dr. Kimberly Mournighan on being selected to participate in the 2025-2026 UNC Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP). This program is a nine-month, cohort-based faculty development and orientation designed for junior faculty (within their first three years). LAMP seeks to build a sense of community by addressing the...

On July 1, 2025, Ron Falk, MD, officially steps down as Chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill—a role he has held since 2015. Over the past decade, Dr. Falk has led the department with a rare blend of scientific rigor, compassion,...

 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...

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 Medicine faculty who exemplify...

We are deeply saddened by the recent loss of Anderson “Andy” Bradbury, MSN, AGNP-C, a beloved nurse practitioner in the UNC Division of Cardiology. Andy joined our cardiology family in 2019, stepping into a complex and demanding role at the electrophysiology (EP) clinic. “When Andy joined our team, he jumped into his...

The ID Fellowship Program led by Christopher Sellers, MD, MPH, celebrated graduating fellows at the Atlas Bar in Carrboro. Joined by Joe Eron, MD, chief of the division of infectious diseases, Myron Cohen, MD, director of the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, and many other infectious disease faculty,...

At the American Diabetes Association 85th Annual Scientific Sessions on June 21, Dr. John Batsis presented a session entitled Obesity Sarcopenia—Implications for Weight Loss Therapies. According to Dr. Batsis, “Obesity has been known as a great public health concern for the last five decades. I realized about 15–20 years ago...

This year’s Evening of Scholarship not only recognized individual excellence but also highlighted the collaborative spirit and innovative thinking that define UNC’s medical education community. Congratulations to all the honorees for their inspiring work and continued impact! Department of Medicine Award Winners Foundation Phase Teaching Excellence Award: Tamara Godfrey, MD...

According to the American Geriatrics Society, North Carolina had 227 certified geriatricians in 2016. By 2030, the state is expected to need 931. Dr. Emily Cetrone, a clinical assistant professor and associate program director for the UNC Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program says, “The truth is that we won’t have enough...