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Association of Women Surgeons Mentor Spotlight: Dr. Trista Reid

December 5, 2018

UNC medical student Jihane Jadi interviews her mentor, Dr. Trista Reid, about her career as a trauma/critical care surgeon, being a woman in surgery, and her advice to those beginning their careers. Whenever you ask a resident or a medical student about their experience working with Dr. Trista Reid, her outstanding commitment to patient care, education, … Read more

American College of Surgeons Introduction to Simulation-Based Teaching

November 21, 2018

UNC Simulation Laboratory hosts the 3rd annual ACS Introduction to Simulation-Based Teaching November 8 – 10, 2018 Malcolm Gladwell, staff writer for the New Yorker and author of Outliers: The Story of Success writes, “Achievement is talent plus preparation. However, the ten-thousand-hour research reminds us that the closer psychologists look at the careers of the … Read more

NC Jaycee Burn Center Survivor Reunion

November 16, 2018

NC Jaycee  Burn Center hosted the 27th Annual “Celebration of Life” burn survivors’ reunion on Saturday, November 11th. This event offered survivors, their families and friends, members of the fire service, current and former Burn Center staff, and community volunteers an opportunity to come together to share stories of recovery, struggle, and hope. The event … Read more

Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) Hold Inaugural Southeast Exchange Conference

October 16, 2018

The UNC and Duke Chapters of the Association of Women Surgeons held the inaugural Southeast Exchange Conference on September 22, 2018, at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The conference included a series of workshops and panels on topics aligned with the theme, “Breaking Down Barriers, Building Each Other Up.”

Samuel Jones, MD, to Receive Distinguished Alumni Award

October 12, 2018

UNC Greensboro (UNCG), the Triad’s largest state university, announced that Dr. Samuel Jones (’93 MA) has been selected to receive the UNC Greensboro (UNCG) College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award.