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Promotions & Tenure

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Department of Pediatrics Promotions Policy

The Department of Pediatrics follows the promotions guidelines established by the School of Medicine. The guidelines and supporting materials including formatting of CV’s and track-specific guidance, can be found at the School of Medicine’s Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development website.

Department of Pediatrics Promotions FAQ

RECENT PROMOTIONS

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  • Kelley Ward, MD

    Ward Promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics

    Kelley Ward, MD was promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics effective May 1, 2026. Dr. Ward has been faculty in the division of Hospital Pediatrics since 2022. Congratulations!

  • Paul Shea, MD

    Shea Promoted to Professor of Pediatrics

    Paul Shea, MD was promoted to Professor of Pediatrics effective May 1, 2026. Dr. Shea has been a faculty member in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine since 2016. Congratulations!

  • Martina Gentzsch, PhD

    Gentzsch Promoted to Professor of Pediatrics

    Martina Gentzsch, PhD was promoted to Professor of Pediatrics effective February 1, 2026. Dr. Gentzsch’s research focuses on uncovering potential targets for therapy of chronic lung diseases

  • Maureen Petersen, MD

    Petersen Promoted to Professor

    Maureen Petersen, MD, Division of Allergy-Immunology, was promoted to Professor of Pediatrics effective February 1, 2026. Dr. Petersen has been a faculty member at UNC since 2024, following her career in the US Army.

  • Adriana Herrera, MD, MPH

    Herrera Promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics

    Adriana Herrera, MD, MPH was promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics effective December 1, 2025. Dr. Herrera has been faculty in the division of Hospital Pediatrics since 2021. Congratulations!