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Memorial Service for Dr. Keith Amos

June 27, 2013
Video of the Memorial Service A link to information regarding the Memorial Service for Dr. Keith Amos can be found here. This celebration of his life will occur at the Genome Sciences Building.

Melissa Friend, PA Receives Plus People Award

June 19, 2013
The Department of Surgery would like to congratulate Melissa Friend, PA in the Burn Center for receiving the Plus People Award on June 18, 2013. This honor is presented to UNC Health Care employees for their outstanding performance and service. The Plus People Awards were established to recognize people who...

In Memoriam: Keith D. Amos, MD

June 18, 2013
Our dear colleague, Dr. Keith Amos, died suddenly in Edinburgh, Scotland, while on a Dr. Claude Organ, Jr., Travel Award from the American College of Surgeons. We all hold in our thoughts his wife, Ahaji, and their three young daughters. … Continued

In Memoriam: George F. Sheldon, MD, FACS

June 18, 2013
It is with great sadness that we inform you about the passing of George F. Sheldon, MD, FACS, an icon in surgery and in the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Sheldon was with his family at the time of his … Continued

UNC Fetal Care Program featured on WRAL

June 10, 2013
WRAL recently aired a segment on two surgeries that were performed at UNC Hospitals on babies during the time of c-section. UNC and Vanderbilt are the only hospitals in the Southeast to perform this procedure. To see the full story, … Continued

Advanced Practice Provider Center Appoints 14 to APP Council

June 6, 2013
The Department of Surgery would like to congratulate Renee Adkins (Nurse Practicioner in Plastic Surgery) and Andy Shrilen (Physician’s Assistant in Cardiothoracic Surgery) on being appointed to the Advanced Practice Provider Council. If you would like to read more about … Continued

Haithcock Wins Friend of Nursing Award

May 6, 2013
May 6 2013 — Ben Haithcock, MD, FACS, FCCP, has been awarded the Friend of Nursing Award from UNC Hospitals.

Kiser and Ortiz-Pujols Inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha

May 3, 2013
May 03, 2013 — Two residents inducted into honor society.