US News & World Report names Top Doctors December 18, 2012 December 18, 2012 — U.S. News & World Report, in collaboration with Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., released its 2012 list of the nation’s top physicians.
Schultz awarded SUNA President’s Trophy December 14, 2012 December 14, 2012 — Heather Schultz, a Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Urology, was awarded the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) President’s Trophy in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the specialty of urologic nursing.
The Best Doctors in America 2013 December 7, 2012 December 7, 2012 — Congratulations to the following Department of Surgery physicians who are identified as being among the best in the nation, as compiled by the Boston-based Best Doctors, Inc.
Surgery appoints vice-chairs December 6, 2012 December 6, 2012 — Department of Surgery Chair Anthony A. Meyer, MD, PhD, has announced the appointment of four Department vice-chairs.
DeMore receives Murray F. Brennan Award for Sarcoma Research December 4, 2012 December 4, 2012 — Nancy DeMore, MD, FACS, Associate Professor of Surgery and member of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been selected to receive the Murray F Brennan Award for sarcoma research from the Kristen Ann Karr Fund.
Nelson Castillo, MD Joins the Division December 3, 2012 December 3, 2012 — Please join the Division of Plastic Surgery in extending a very warm welcome to Nelson Castillo, MD, who joins our faculty as Assistant Professor.
Service awards presented to Surgery employees December 3, 2012 December 3, 2012 — Several staff members were recognized for their dedication to the Department at today’s cupcake reception.
Burn Center approved for re-verification November 8, 2012 November 8, 2012 — On Oct. 23 – 24, the N.C. Jaycee Burn Center underwent a site review for re-verification as a Center of Excellence.