Dr. McNeal-Trice has dedicated her career and scholarly work to implementing curricula and policies that promote an equitable and inclusive learning environment at all levels of academic medicine. Over her 15 years as a faculty member at UNC, she has served as Director of Medical Student Education in Pediatrics, Pediatric Residency Program Director, and a College Advisor for the medical school’s Advisory College program. Dr. McNeal-Trice has served in numerous committees and leadership roles within School of Medicine, including two years as Interim Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. During her time as the DIO, Dr. McNeal-Trice achieved remarkable outcomes benefiting trainees, program coordinators, and program directors. She has collaborated with UNC Hospitals leadership to expand resources within the GME Office, revise the GME Leave Policy, and implement a confidential portal for reporting concerns from the learning environment.
“I am a proud graduate of UNC Hospitals’ GME programs,” McNeal-Trice said. “My passion for education and advocacy has been nurtured by the incredible mentors here at UNC who’ve supported me throughout my career. It is a privilege to create programs that ensure the success and wellness of our all our learners. I’ve been honored to serve in roles dedicated to mitigating disparities in educational outcomes and healthcare access.”
According to Stephanie D. Davis, MD, Edward C. Curnen, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, and Physician-in-Chief for the UNC Children’s Hospital, “As DIO, Dr. McNeal-Trice has had a significant impact on the residency and fellowship programs across the School of Medicine. Her wise and steadfast leadership has transformed many of these programs. Dr. McNeal-Trice approaches all she does with high integrity, focusing on one of our most important missions, training the next generation to provide quality and exemplary patient care. I would like to personally thank Dr. McNeal-Trice for all she has done in this role! We in pediatrics will continue to learn from her as she continues in the role of Vice Chair for Education.
Kelly Cash, Director of Graduate Medical Education stated, “working alongside Dr. McNeal-Trice to transform the culture of the Graduate Medical Education Community at UNC has been nothing short of inspirational. Her leadership as the Designated Institutional Official for UNC Hospitals has positioned our institution to be a national leader in both the scope and quality of the educational opportunities that we offer our resident and fellow learners.”
Dr. McNeal-Trice will continue her national roles in medical education as a member of the Education and Training Committee for the American Board of Pediatrics and the ACGME Pediatric Residency Review Committee. She also currently serves as an elected member of the AAMC Steering Committee for the Group in Women in Science and Medicine and Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Academic Pediatric Association. Her work has earned her numerous awards including the Academic Pediatric Association Teaching Award, the Distinguished Teaching Award for Post-Baccalaureate Instruction at UNC – Chapel Hill, and the Medical Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professorship at UNC School of Medicine.
Dr. McNeal-Trice is dedicated to ensuring a seamless transition to the next Chief GME Officer and ACGME DIO. She will remain in the role until February of 2023.