Category: Medical Student

UNC School of Medicine has launched a groundbreaking preclinical neurology curriculum redesign that has rapidly improved student performance and engagement by integrating interactive digital learning modules with hands‑on neuroanatomy and clinical skills training.  This initiative, led by SOM leadership Dr. Kathy Barnhouse, Dr. Kurt Gilliland, Dr. Emily Moorefield and Dr....

The UNC Neurology is pleased to announce that Dr. Tamara Strohm, MD, with support from Dr. Lynn Liu and the neurosurgery department’s Dr. Carlos David, has been awarded an Innovation Grant for her project, “Neurology Clinical Bricks for Continuity, Collaboration, and Scholarship.” This initiative aligns with the School of Medicine’s...

The Kenan Conference Center was abuzz with energy and innovation on May 22, 2025, as UNC Neurology hosted the Second Annual Neurology Day—an event dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge research, fostering collaboration, and celebrating achievements in the field of neurology. This year’s event saw an impressive 54 abstracts submitted, reflecting a...

Aisha Mahmood, a dedicated medical student at the University of North Carolina with a keen interest in neurology and global health, has been awarded the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Medical Student Research Award. This honor recognizes her significant research proposal aimed at improving stroke care in underserved regions globally....

This past weekend (Feb. 28 – March 2, 2025) marked the annual North Carolina Neurological Society meeting at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham, NC. UNC Neurology faculty, residents, and staff attended as participants, presenters, and speakers throughout the weekend.   Neurologists and researchers from across North Carolina joined together...

UNC Neurology applauds Residency Coordinator Sharon Ward for completing the GME Leadership Academy. Including Sharon, six UNC GME administrative professionals participated as the first cohort of the program, led by Ms. Julie Seger, UNC Neurosurgery Resident Training Program Coordinator. Congratulations again to Sharon and the other members of her cohort...

UNC Neurology celebrated graduation this Spring with two UNC system medical students, Dr. Maria Melendez and Dr. Aiden Walker. Both Drs. Melendez and Walker participated in Neurology’s medical student rotation program, directed by Dr. Mike Wang. Dr. Melendez described her journey to neurology as an overwhelming positive experience while stressing...