Author Archives: Zannie Gunn

UNC PM&R Research Day on April 15, 2026, will feature graduate presentations and in-training research proposals, along with the Sam E. Reefe Lectureship Keynote Address by Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, titled “Bridging Outcome Gaps in PM&R: Evidence and Opportunities for Improvement.” CME credit is available for this lecture. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD,...

Congratulations to Dr Christine Lathren on becoming a member of the UNC SOM Academy of Educators (AOE)! The AOE was founded in October 2006 as a part of the School’s strategic plan to enhance research and scholarship towards excellence in teaching.  Dr Lathren is a self-compassion practitioner, course facilitator, and...

Congratulations to T-32 fellow, Mary Jackson, on being awarded the Emerging Leadership Award by the Integrative, Complementary, and Traditional Health Practices (ICTHP) Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA)! The award will be presented during the APHA Annual Meeting, held November 3–6. Dr. Jackson, an occupational therapist by training,...

The UNC Inpatient Rehabilitation Center has once again earned a full 3-year accreditation from CARF International—a strong affirmation of our ongoing commitment to exceptional care and internationally recognized standards. This year, we proudly received accreditation in: General Rehabilitation Stroke Specialty Program New: Cancer Rehabilitation Specialty Program New: Spinal Cord Specialty...

Congratulations to Dr. Katie Bartolo on her appointment as the new Assistant Program Director for the PM&R Residency Program! Dr. Bartolo has been an integral part of our educational community, serving as the module director for our Sports Medicine and Ultrasound-Anatomy didactics. She is also the rotation director for the...

A new study, led by investigators in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the UNC School of Medicine, reveals how dietary changes significantly reduce persistent post-traumatic headaches, a common and debilitating consequence of traumatic brain injury.

The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at UNC has been awarded the UNC Innovation Pilot Award for its project: “Piloting the Use of Advanced AI for Physical Therapy Treatment.” Proposals were sought from faculty and staff across UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine to highlight innovations...

From left to right: Dr. Nate Wooten, Dr. Erin Afshar, Binta Diallo, Dr. Shelley Rhudy, Dr. Joey Zisk, and Dr. Teddy Yip. Dr Teddy Yip joins the the UNC Department of Neurology’s new UNC Pediatric Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinic, which officially began welcoming patients on May 9th, 2025. This...

We are thrilled to announce Divya Mehta as our 2025 Mauricio Castillo Scholar. This 8-week program engages students in research, educational enrichment, clinical experiences, and one-on-one mentoring with faculty leaders. Scholars also receive a $5,000 stipend for participating in the program. Divya pursued her undergraduate education in Nutrition through the...

At the UNC School of Medicine, pioneering researcher Susan Gaylord directs the program on integrative medicine. By Josh McCormack, University Communications Republished from the Well. Susan Gaylord has made a career studying mindfulness and medicine. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) Susan Gaylord came to UNC-Chapel Hill in 1968 to study zoology and...