Hospital Pediatrics
Pediatric Hospital Medicine providers oversee the general inpatient medical care of children during their stay at the NC Children’s Hospital. This includes admitting, rounding, and discharging patients. Hospitalists work with a child’s primary care provider and other care services to coordinate care throughout the hospital stay. Our Hospitalists are readily available to care for children with evidence-based treatment plans with a focus on continuously improving patient quality and safety.
HOSPITAL PEDIATRICS NEWS
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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!
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Zwemer Named Assistant Director for FALD
Eric Zwemer, MD, Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Hospital Pediatrics, will assume the role of Assistant Director for Faculty Affairs and Advancement within the School of Medicine Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development, effective January 1, 2026. Dr. Zwemer brings extensive experience in medical education, faculty development, and leadership, along with a strong commitment to supporting faculty excellence and professional growth. Congratulations!
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2025 Children’s APP Excellence Award Winners
The APP Center has announced the winners for the 2025 APP Excellence Awards, and we are proud to two of our Children’s teammates recognized, Athena Samaras, DNP, MPH, PPCNP-BC and Wayne Price, MD. Congratulations to our winners and to all the UNC Children’s nominees for your outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication.
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Welcome New Physician Faculty: Kristin Sundy, MD
Dr. Sundy joined the Department of Pediatrics as an Assistant Professor on August 25, 2025. She received her BS from Bucknell University in 2015. She earned her medical degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2019. She completed her pediatric residency and year as Chief Resident at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2023. She returned to UNC for her subspecialty training in Pediatric Hospital Medicine, graduating in 2025. Congratulations Kristin!