Emergency Medicine https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:28:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Dr. Jane Brice, Chair of the Dept. of Emergency Medicine, Receives UNC School of Medicine’s 2025 Distinguished Medical Alumni Award https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/dr-jane-brice-chair-of-the-dept-of-emergency-medicine-receives-unc-school-of-medicines-2025-distinguished-medical-alumni-award/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:46:54 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/?p=12371 These prestigious awards are presented to alumni whose outstanding accomplishments bring heightened esteem and recognition to the UNC School of Medicine.

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]]> Dr. Daniel Markwalter is Voted Chair-Elect for the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine’s (SAEM) ‘Palliative Medicine’ Group https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/dr-daniel-markwalter-is-voted-chair-elect-for-the-society-of-academic-emergency-medicines-saem-palliative-medicine-group/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:04:43 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/?p=12349 He will assume the new, one-year role as Chair in June of 2026.

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]]> Dr. Ben Smith Receives the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) Inaugural “40 Under 40 — Rising Leaders in Medical Transport Award” https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/dr-ben-smith-receives-the-association-of-air-medical-services-aams-inaugural-40-under-40-rising-leaders-in-medical-transport-award/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:58:48 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/?p=12289 This prestigious award was presented at the AAMS annual Air Medical Transport (AMTC) Conference. 

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]]> Dr. Christina Shenvi Co-Authors a Paper for the Journal of Emergency Medicine; “Goal-Directed Care: 10 Tips for Resuscitating Older Adults in the Emergency Department” https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/dr-christina-shenvi-co-authors-a-paper-for-the-journal-of-emergency-medicine-goal-directed-care-10-tips-for-resuscitating-older-adults-in-the-emergency-department/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:16:15 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/?p=12303 The article emphasizes that effective resuscitation for older adults is not simply about applying algorithms but about tailoring care to physiology, context, and the person in front of us.

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]]> Dr. Nikki Binz Receives the ‘Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award’ from ACGME https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/dr-nikki-binz-receives-the-parker-j-palmer-courage-to-teach-award-from-acgme/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:35:52 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/?p=12277 This award, presented by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), recognizes program directors who have fostered innovation and improvement in their residency programs and have served as exemplary role models for residents.

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]]> Dr. Christina Shenvi, an Internationally Recognized Thought Leader, Speaker, and Champion for Geriatric EM and Medical Education, is Promoted to Full Professor with Tenure https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/dr-christina-shenvi-an-internationally-recognized-thought-leader-speaker-and-champion-for-medical-education-is-promoted-to-full-professor-with-tenure/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:20:20 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/?p=12228 Dr. Shenvi is widely recognized for her contributions in advancing medical education and Geriatric Emergency Medicine, and serving in key leadership roles in the field of Emergency Medicine, both at UNC and with numerous national and international professional associations.

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]]> Dr. Dan Park to Serve as Associate Chief Medical Officer for Pediatrics at UNC Children’s Hospital https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/dr-dan-park-to-serve-as-associate-chief-medical-officer-for-pediatrics-at-unc-childrens-hospital/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:51:32 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/?p=12180 Dr. Park is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine faculty member and works closely with the UNC Department of Emergency Medicine.

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]]> After a Decade of Providing Outstanding Leadership and Growth For UNC’s Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Dr. Nikki Binz Transitions “Program Director” Role to Dr. Collyn Murray. https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/after-a-decade-of-providing-outstanding-leadership-and-growth-for-uncs-emergency-medicine-residency-program-dr-nikki-binz-transitions-program-director-role-to-dr-collyn-murray/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:11:46 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/?p=12144 Both of these "Triple Tar Heels" are known for their passion and dedication to furthering high quality, comprehensive Emergency Medicine education, combined with an unwavering focus on providing outstanding patient care.

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]]> UNC EM Proudly Announces Dr. Abhi Mehrotra is Elected as 2025-2026 Secretary-Treasurer for the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/unc-em-proudly-announces-dr-abhi-mehrotra-is-elected-as-2025-2026-secretary-treasurer-for-the-american-college-of-emergency-physicians-acep/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:49:57 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/?p=12107 Dr. Mehrotra has held numerous leadership roles with ACEP, a few of which include being past president of its N.C. Chapter, and serving as a Board member for 2023-2024.

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]]> Dr. Ben Smith Interviewed by Contagion Live Regarding Transporting High-Consequence Infectious Disease Patients to Special Treatment Centers https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/dr-ben-smith-interviewed-by-contagion-live-regarding-transporting-high-consequence-infectious-disease-patients-to-special-treatment-centers/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:25:40 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/?p=12068 The publication provides insights into UNC's breadth and depth of expertise, and highlights specific procedures and unique considerations involved with transport of patients infected with high-consequence pathogens.

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]]> Dr. Mehul Patel’s Research Is Providing Vital Insights Into Expediting Access to Care For Stroke Patients in Rural Settings https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/dr-mehul-patels-research-is-providing-vital-insights-into-expediting-access-to-care-for-stroke-patients-in-rural-settings/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:31:09 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/?p=12012 His ongoing efforts are identifying key learnings that can not only directly benefit patients in N.C., but throughout the U.S. as well. 

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]]> UNC Emergency Medicine Expands its Highly Popular ‘Internship in Science, Health Training and Research’ (ISHTaR) Program https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/unc-emergency-medicine-expands-its-highly-popular-internship-in-science-health-training-and-research-ishtar-program/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:45:42 +0000 https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/?p=11815 The innovative program provides high school students interested in future medical careers with broad-based and varied educational insights into the real-world practice of medicine.

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