Dr. Pung joined the Department of Pediatrics as an Assistant Professor on January 8, 2024. Dr. Pung received his BS in Biomedical Engineering from North Carolina State University and completed his medical degree at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. He was a Pediatric Resident, subsequently Chief Resident, and finally a Pediatric Critical Care Fellow at Duke University. Welcome Jordan!
Amanie Khairullah joined UNC Children’s as a Clinical Pharmacist working with Pediatric Endocrinology in January 2024. She completed her undergraduate and doctoral degrees at UNC Chapel Hill, followed by residency training at Wake Med and UNC Children’s. Welcome Amanie!!
Benjamin Bowden, MSN, FNP, joined the Wilmington Pediatric Hospitalists group as a Nurse Practitioner on January 8, 2024. Most recently, Benjamin has worked at Seaside Pediatrics. He received his Master’s degree from the Chamberlain University and earned his BSN and undergraduate degrees from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Welcome Ben!
We are pleased to announce that, Dr. Christian Lawrence, Assistant Professor in Hospital Pediatrics, and Dr. Nina Jain, Professor in Endocrinology, began their service as Co-Associate Chairs for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on January 1, 2024. Christian and Nina will bring their unique experiences, energy, and commitment to bear in supporting the department’s goals. We are excited to work with both of these exceptional faculty members in this important role for the Department of Pediatrics.
Nina Jain, MD was promoted to Professor of Pediatrics effective January 1, 2024. Dr. Jain has been a faculty member in Pediatric Endocrinology since 2008. Dr. Jain is a pediatric endocrinologist whose research interests focus on type 1 and type 2 diabetes, particularly as it relates to clinical management and quality improvement measures.
We’re back! It’s so exciting to share our 4th New Year’s Dance Video with everyone.
Please enjoy. Please share. Let’s Celebrate the New Year – 2024!
No one compares to Stuart Gold – we’re all going to miss the kindness, joy, and enthusiasm he brought to UNC Children’s every day for 35 years!
With all of our Thanks and Love!
One of our retired faculty members, A. Joseph D’Ercole, died peacefully on December 21st, 2023, after a brief but rapidly progressing illness. Although Dr. D’Ercole is internationally known for his basic research, he is locally known for his expertise and compassion in the care of children. In this regard he has mentored hundreds of students, residents, fellows, and staff in clinical care, and he has taught the importance of thorough assessments, careful deliberation, and excellent communication with, and advocacy for, his patients. Dr. D’Ercole’s’ legacy will live on through his scientific discoveries, trainees, and his incredible impact on so many families. He will be missed.
A trio of our resident physicians have been invited to participate in the 2024 Frontiers in Science (FIS) Symposium in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 29 – March 1, 2024.
Dr. Maureen Farrell, Second Year Pediatric Resident, Physician Scientist Training Program Scholar
Dr. Tacora Lemelle, First Year Pediatric Resident
Dr. Rim Mehari, Second Year Pediatric Resident
Our nurses from UNC Children’s Hospital are here to remind you of holiday hazards at home so that you can keep your kids safe this time of year!
UNC School of Medicine students completed a half marathon in Durham in early December and donated their race medals to pediatric patients at the UNC Hospitals Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic. The students are part of a new student organization, Medals4Mettle.
