UNC Department of Surgery announces new appointments for Clerkship Program.
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Luigi Pascarella will be assuming the role of Clerkship Director effective October 1, 2018. Dr. Pascarella is an Assistant Professor and clinician educator in the Division of Vascular Surgery. He currently serves as our MS4 Course Director, is a Faculty Advisor to the Surgery Interest Group, and serves on the Surgery Education Committee. In addition, he is a valued member on several key committees to advance our School of Medicine educational mission, including the LCME Team, the Individualization Phase Committee, and the Diversity Council.
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Lauren Raff will assume the role of Associate Clerkship Director. Dr. Raff is an Assistant Professor and clinician educator in the Division of General and Acute Care Surgery. Dr. Raff has a strong reputation in the department for being a skilled clinician and dedicated teacher who is committed to educating future generations. We feel that our students will benefit tremendously with her in this new leadership role.
We would like to thank Dr. Anthony Charles for his service in the role of Clerkship Director since 2011. He has advanced our educational mission through his unparalleled commitment to our student learners. In addition, he has been a leader in our School of Medicine curriculum redesign and has been a key player in developing innovative teaching materials and technologies to create a comprehensive and competitive learning environment. We are delighted to report that he has chosen to remain in the program as an Associate Clerkship Director to provide ongoing guidance and support to our Clerkship leadership team.