{"id":2482,"date":"2013-07-24T17:50:00","date_gmt":"2013-07-24T21:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/education-and-training\/residency-programs\/adult-neurology-residency-program\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:12:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:12:43","slug":"adult-neurology-residency-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/education-and-training\/adult-neurology-residency-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Adult Neurology Residency Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Welcome from the Program Leadership<\/h2>\n
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Dena Williams, DO
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Welcome to the Neurology Residency Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,<\/p>\n

At UNC, our mission is simple but powerful: to train thoughtful, confident neurologists who care deeply for their patients and for one another. Our program is built on the principle of graduated autonomy – a deliberate progression from closely guided learning to independent clinical leadership. Through structured mentorship, engaged faculty, and a culture of shared responsibility, our residents grow steadily into capable clinicians ready for fellowship, practice, or academic careers.<\/p>\n

We believe that exceptional training happens in an environment of respect, collaboration, and belonging. Our residents help shape our curriculum, lead educational initiatives, and drive quality improvement efforts. Whether pursing research, global neurology, health equity, or clinician-educator pathways, each resident receives the support and infrastructure needed to build their own versions of neurology.<\/p>\n

What truly distinguishes our program is our people. We prioritize fairness, teamwork, and kindness – even on the most demanding days. We celebrate milestones together, invest in mentorship across all levels of training, and create space for residents to grow not only as physicians but as leaders and mentors.<\/p>\n

We are proud of our graduates and the neurologists they become. We invite you to explore our program and imagine how your own path in neurology could take shape at UNC Chapel Hill.<\/p>\n

Warmly,<\/p>\n

Program Leadership<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Dena Williams, DO Program Director<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nathan Walker, MD Associate Program Director<\/strong><\/p>\n

Atif Sheikh, MD Associate Program Director<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sharon Ward, Program Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Vision & Core Values<\/h2>\n

As Developed by our Residents<\/h3>\n

Vision<\/h4>\n