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Faculty Promotions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ben Blomberg, MD and\u00a0David Lynch, BMBS have both been promoted to Clinical Associate Professor.<\/p>\n

\"Drs.
Drs. Blomberg and Lynch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Faculty <\/strong>Achievements<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hillary Spangler, MD recently graduated from the UNC-CH Master of Science in Clinical Research Program.<\/p>\n

\"Dr.
Dr. Hillary Spangler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Open Positions in the Division of Geriatric Medicine<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Division Chief Position<\/h4>\n

After leading the Division of Geriatric Medicine for 22 years, Dr. Jan Busby-Whitehead stepped down in July 2025. Since then, Dr. Cristin Colford has served as the Interim Division of Geriatric Medicine Chief. Currently, a nationwide search is on for the next full time Division Chief. See the full Division Chief position posting.<\/a><\/p>\n

Interested internal candidates should contact Cristin Colford<\/a> to discuss the position. External candidate should contact Melba Riberio<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Open Rank Faculty Position Posting<\/h4>\n

The Division of Geriatric Medicine seeks an Open Rank Faculty member to join the both Division and the Center for Aging and Health<\/a>. This position is approximately 75% research based and 25% clinical.<\/p>\n

View the full position description.<\/a>\u00a0For questions about this Open Rank Faculty position, contact Hanna Cavallaro<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Memory Connect Positions Posting<\/h4>\n

Memory Connect has been approved as part of the FT2030 Initiative. There are open positions for one Advanced Practice Professional and two Social Workers. Learn more about each position:<\/p>\n

APP Position<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 |\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>BSW Social Workers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

For questions regarding these Memory Connect positions, please contact Dr. David Lynch<\/a> (Inpatient Geriatrics Service Medical Director) or Taylor Herndon<\/a> (Associate Chief of Administration).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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