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Dr. Bashford’s family invites all who knew him and were impacted by his life and work to a memorial reception on Friday, January 10. This event will be a chance for fellowship and remembrance as we honor Dr. Bashford’s memory.


Dr. Bashford’s family invites all who knew him and were impacted by his life and work to a memorial reception on Friday, January 10. This event will be a chance for fellowship and remembrance as we honor Dr. Bashford’s memory.

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The UNC School of Medicine and UNC Health Care continue to mourn the loss of Dr. Robert Bashford. Dr. Bashford made a tremendous impact in the lives of countless patients, learners, residents, and colleagues.

Dr. Bashford’s family invites all who knew him and were impacted by his life and work to a memorial reception. This event will be a chance for fellowship and remembrance as we honor Dr. Bashford’s memory.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, January 10

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: The Carolina Club (George Watts Hill Alumni Center, 550 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill)

If possible, UNC faculty, staff, and students attending the reception are asked to walk to the Carolina Club. The Ram’s Head Parking Garage will likely fill quickly with guests coming from off campus.

An article celebrating Dr. Bashford’s life and work appeared in the News and Observer on Jan. 2 and this obituary was printed in the News and Observer on Jan. 5.

Finally, in an answer to many questions, for those who wish to make memorial contributions the family has requested support for the UNC Health Foundation. A fund has been established to support medical school admissions and rural initiatives.