Standardized, Interdepartmental, Simulation-Based Central Line Insertion Course
A large interdepartmental team published an article on their initiative to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in The American Surgeon. The full reference is below and you can find the article if you click here. Grudziak J, Herndon B, Dancel RD, … Read more
Gilchrist Named Director of Ultrasound Education
Michael Gilchrist, MD MPH, has been named Director of Ultrasound Education for Medical Students in the UNC School of Medicine. Gilchrist, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, co-directs Patient Centered Care (PCC), a course … Read more
NC American College of Physicians Simulation Workshop
“Every year the North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP) Meeting brings residents, researchers and physician educators together to share internal medicine advances and connect with colleagues. This year it was UNC’s turn to showcase exceptional faculty … Read more
Ultrasound as a tool to augment medical students’ clinical skills
Congratulations to Dr. Mike Gilchrist (Internal Medicine) and team for being awarded a 2016-17 Innovation Grant from the North Carolina Area Health Education Center (AHEC). Their grant, entitled “Ultrasound as a tool to augment medical students’ clinical skills” was awarded $50,000 for the … Read more