Why did you decide to work in palliative care? As a kid, I always liked to ask big questions. “What ifs?” I lost several people in my life and realized those big questions were really about uncertainty and one day dying. I started volunteering in hospice during college and medical school, but, honestly, I thought … Read more
Why did you decide to work in palliative care? It is a dream come true to be joining UNC’s Palliative Care team this summer as a clinical social worker. My background in providing counseling to adults, couples and families working through difficult transitions and losses, combined with having supported patients and families in UNC’s Outpatient … Read more
Why did you choose UNC for fellowship? The warm and welcoming vibes I got from everyone I spoke with during interviews, the flexibility and support to pursue our interests during the fellowship year, and all the great things I had heard about the program and the area from people who came here before! What do … Read more
I was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and spent my childhood there. I moved to the US for college, completed undergrad at Davidson, and graduated the year Steph Curry took us to the Elite 8 on our incredible Cinderella run. Initially, I worked in the finance industry, but it didn’t take long for me to realize … Read more
I am originally from Hillsborough/Chapel Hill, NC (having attending Orange County public schools), graduated from UNC School of Medicine and completed my Internal Medicine Residency at UNC. I am excited to be staying at UNC for Palliative Care fellowship to join the amazing multi-disciplinary community of Palliative care providers that I learned so much from … Read more
Why did you choose UNC for fellowship? I chose UNC for the incredible people and the rigorous but supportive academic culture. What do you like most about living in the Triangle so far? (I get if you can’t actually answer this question yet! I’m excited to be back close to my family after being away … Read more
In her 31 years working for UNC-Chapel Hill, Dr. Laura Hanson has been in a variety of roles. Most recently she has served as a professor of geriatric medicine and the medical director of the Palliative Care and Hospice Program. UNC Research recently featured her in their Rooted series. In the article, Dr. Hanson discusses … Read more
The mission of the UNC Palliative Care Program is to promote palliative care clinical services, research, and education to improve care and outcomes for persons with serious illness and their families. The Program’s larger effort is advancing palliative care for people with dementia and other serious neurologic diseases. As part of this effort, Dr. Laura … Read more
The Japan Primary Care Association recently selected Dr. Christine Kistler as the Best Investigator Award in the International Session (Oral) from their 14th Annual Conference. Dr. Kistler will be honored at the 2023 award ceremony on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Dr. Kistler is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and an Associate Professor of Medicine in … Read more
Elisabeth Dellon, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Director of the Children’s Supportive Care Team, was honored with this year’s H. Fleming Fuller Award.