Category: Education
Update From Directors of Undergraduate Medical Education
Hi everyone, Hope everyone is having a great summer! We are so excited about all the exciting UME changes happening around us. As you already know we are a year into our new TEC 2.0 curriculum. The new medical students have been enjoying the new curriculum. In case you hadn’t heard, students have more case-based learning in Foundation phase. Many DOM faculty members are participa … Read more
New Chief Residents To Serve 2024-2025 Academic Year
The UNC Internal Medicine Residency Program welcomes the following chief residents who will serve during the 2024-2025 academic year. The administrative chief resident is a position of distinction, professionalism and leadership. These appointed physicians will lead and mentor residents, as they learn to recognize the needs of the department and hospital. Inpatient Chief: … Read more
UME Faculty Spotlight: Raquel Reyes, MD, MPA
I’m originally from rural, small-town Texas. We grew up in humble circumstances and I am the first and only physician in my family. I was fortunate to have had some amazing opportunities in my formal education and training, and several faculty inspired me and helped me along the way at various points in my journey. I could have used more guidance, though, honestly.
Dr. Morrissey Receives Bondurant-Ehringhaus Award
Samantha Morrissey, MD, PhD, a UNC Med-Peds resident, has been honored with the prestigious Bondurant-Ehringhaus Award for her groundbreaking research conducted at the UNC McAllister Heart Institute under the guidance of Brian Jensen, MD, a professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiology. The Bondurant-Ehringhaus Award, named in honor of the late Stuart Bondurant, MD, dean e … Read more
Senior Class Honors Faculty at Graduation
The UNC School of Medicines Class of ’24 took to the stage to celebrate the next stage of their medical journey on May 11th. Koyal Jain, MD, MPH, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, was honored with the Professor award bestowed by the senior class in recognition of outstanding contributions to their medical education. Evan Raff, MD, … Read more
Klipstein, Gill, Jain and Aleman Provide Words of Wisdom to Medical Students at Pearls Day
As this year’s medical students look towards graduation, faculty members continue to inspire and set them up for success. During Pearls Day, students gathered to listen to educators speak on topics or issues they may face. Being selected as a Pearls Day speaker is an honor as they are nominated by the students. Four of the eight presentations were given by UNC Department of Medic … Read more