September 11, 2024
Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of September 6 – September 12
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September 9, 2024
Five Questions with Shivani Desai
Fascinated with anatomy and physiology, 4th-year UNC School of Medicine student Shivani Desai understood the significance of becoming a doctor at a young age. From Jersey City, New Jersey, she explains the importance of never ceasing to learn as a physician and the opportunities she loves most about attending medical school at Carolina.
September 4, 2024
Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of August 30 – September 5
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August 28, 2024
Five Questions with Meera Parikh
From learning about STEM in high school to majoring in biology and exercise & sport science, UNC School of Medicine 4th-year student Meera Parikh gained in-depth knowledge on human anatomy, physics, and physiology during undergrad. With this experience, Meera knew pursuing a career in medicine was her next step. From Monroe, NC, she explains what she loves most about attending medical school at Carolina.
August 28, 2024
Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of August 23 – August 29
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August 21, 2024
Five Questions with Uty Utin
UNC School of Medicine 4th-year student Uty Utin, originally from Nigeria, has lived in North Carolina since he was 5-years-old. As a youth with a penchant more for music than medicine, it wasn’t until a trip to Central America that his interest in medicine was sparked.
August 21, 2024
Racial Inclusivity in Neuroscience: Rodriguez-Romaguera Shares Lessons Learned in Mentor-Mentee Relationships
Jose Rodriguez-Romaguera, PhD, assistant professor at the UNC Neuroscience Center, co-authored a perspective piece in Neuron about the critical role of mentor-mentee relationships, especially for those who come from racially underrepresented groups like himself.
August 21, 2024
Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of August 16 – August 22
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August 14, 2024
Five Questions with Madeline Thornton
In this Vital Signs series, we feature UNC School of Medicine recent graduate Madeline Thornton, MD, MPH. From Raleigh, North Carolina, Dr. Thornton recognized the importance of global health practice and the pivotal role doctors play during undergrad. She shares more about beginning her residency in her home state and the privilege of working in reproductive health.
August 14, 2024
Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of August 9 – August 15
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August 7, 2024
Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of August 2 – August 8
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August 2, 2024
Researchers Explore Generative AI Benefits and Shortfalls in Medical Education
Third-year UNC School of Medicine student Joshua Hale led a study on how medical educators use generative AI. The goal of the study is to better understand how educators can most effectively implement AI tools in curriculum.