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Welcome New Physician Faculty: Lucien Gonzalez, MD, MS, FAAP

August 22, 2022
Lucien Gonzalez joined the Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine as an Associate Professor on August 22, 2022. Dr. Gonzalez earned a medical degree from the University of Massachusetts in 2001. Dr. Gonzalez completed a Pediatric Residency at New York Medical Center/Westchester Medical Center in 2008 and completed an...

Vander Schaaf and Team Author Paper on Enhancing Inclusivity in Primary Care

August 4, 2022
UNC Children’s researchers, Vander Schaaf, Weinberg, Perry, Seashore, and Gold published in August 2022 edition of the journal Pediatrics, titled “A Quality Improvement Approach to Enhance LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Pediatric Primary Care”.

Welcome New Physician Faculty: Katherine MacDonald, MD, MPH

August 1, 2022
Katherine MacDonald joined the Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine as an Assistant Professor on August 1, 2022. Dr. MacDonald earned her MD from Indiana University’s School of Medicine in 2011. She completed her Pediatric Residency at the University of Utah in 2014 and served as an Adolescent Medicine...

Flower Appointed Chief of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

July 15, 2022
Kori B. Flower, MD, MPH, has been appointed as the Chief for the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine within the Department of Pediatrics.

DeJong and Steiner Published in JAMA Pediatrics

June 16, 2022
A new study shows how broadly the COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions for working parents who experienced difficulties finding childcare, especially parents of children who have special healthcare needs. Third-year UNC School of Medicine student Caleb Easterly led the analysis of data collected before and during the pandemic.

Academy of Educators – Recent Pediatric Inductees and Accomplishments

June 1, 2022
We are excited to recognize our faculty and trainees for their recent Academy of Educator (AOE) accomplishments.  We are so grateful for their enthusiasm, dedication, and talents as UNC AOE educators. Founded in 2006, the Academy of Educators is designed to emphasize teaching and support faculty development both in Chapel...

NC InCK Launches New Model to Improve Care and Well-Being of Children Insured by Medicaid in Central NC

March 24, 2022
A new model led by a partnership among Duke University, UNC Health, and the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is transforming how to support children’s health and well-being.

Getting Help for Your Child’s Mental Health – Dr. Becky Baum on WRAL

March 7, 2022
Moodiness may seem like the very definition of the teen years. The ups and downs of puberty can perplex even the most patient parent. WRAL picked up some excellent advice from our Dr. Becky Baum, Professor in General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

Welcome New Physician Faculty: Lindsay Marszal, MD, MPH

December 1, 2021
Dr. Marszal joined the Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine as faculty on December 1, 2021. She received her BS in Biological Sciences from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL in 2009 and her medical degree from George Washington University in 2016. She also holds a MA in Medical...

Welcome New Physician Faculty: Jasmine Weiss, MD

October 18, 2021
Dr. Weiss joined the Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine as faculty on October 18, 2021. Dr. Weiss received her BS in Biology from Florida Mechanical and Agricultural University in 2011 and her medical degree from Duke University in 2015. She completed her pediatric residency at Emory in 2019...