Otolaryngology Places Third at Triological Sectional Meeting
Congratulations to Drs. Hicks, Buckmire, Shah, and DeMason for winning third place in the General Category at the Triological Sectional Meeting for their poster on early exposure to Otolaryngology! The poster can be found here.
Aliaga Named Director of Simulation, Experiential Learning, and Training
Dr. Sofia Aliaga has been named Director of Simulation, Experiential Learning, and Training (SET) for the UNC School of as of December 1st. Of note, the SET Center was formerly known as the Clinical Skills and Patient Simulation Center. As … Read more
Future medical students to train in Roper Hall
The School of Medicine announced that When the new Medical Education Building is completed in 2022 it will be named in honor of Dr. Bill Roper, former Dean of the UNC School of Medicine and CEO of UNC Health. You … Read more
Virtual Reality in Neuroanatomy and Neurosurgery Education
The team in neurosurgery has published a review article on virtual reality in neuroscience and neurosurgery in the first edition of the Carolina Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine. This journal is “a student-run, faculty-advised, online publication based out of the University … Read more
School of Medicine Director of Simulation Experiential Learning and Training Needed
The UNC School of Medicine is beginning a search for a new Director of Simulation Experiential Learning and Training. If you are up for the task, click here for more information.
School of Medicine Rebrands Simulation Center
In preparation for the opening of Roper Hall, the School of Medicine has re-branded the simulation facility to be the Simulation, Experiential Learning, and Training (SET) Center. The SET Center, formerly the Clinical Skills and Patient Simulation Center (CSPSC), is … Read more
Spine Surgery Navigation Skills Lab
On December 9, 2019, Neurosurgeon, Dr. Deb Bhowmick, taught a course for residents and medical students that focused on the complexities of navigating the spine. Learners were able to experience open spine procedures, screw placement both manually and with navigation … Read more
ASA POCUS Workshop
The UNC Anesthesia Department had amazing representation at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual scientific meeting Point Of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop. Members of the team included Dr Rob Isaak, Dr Lavinia Kolarczyk, Dr Ricardo Serrano, and Dr Emily … Read more
Swiman Earns CHSE
Ms. Anita M. Swiman earned her Certified Helathcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) credentials today. Ms. Swiman is a Simulation Training Specialist on the School of Medicine CSPSC team. As a simulationist at UNC, Swiman has played a critical role in the development of … Read more
Yes, I Scan: Looking to the Future at AAPA 2018
On June 5th, Ms. Janelle Bludorn, PA-C published an article on Doximity entitled “Yes, I Scan: Looking to the Future at AAPA 2018”. Ms. Bludorn describes the inaugural “Yes, I Scan” event held at the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) national meeting. The … Read more