October 19, 2021
Anthony Charles Appointed Associate Editor of JAMA
JAMA, Journal of the American Medical Association, announced the appointment of Anthony Charles, MD, MPH, as associate editor.
Category: Surgery
October 7, 2021
Ebstein’s Anomaly: A Rare Disease Treated with World-class Care Here at Home
At ten years old, Jahliah Parker likes to have fun with her siblings, play on her Nintendo Switch, and, along with thousands of other children across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, is ready to go back to in-person school. She is an ordinary kid except for one little thing, her congenital heart condition. Jahliah suffers from Ebstein’s Anomaly, a rare disease treated with world-class care at UNC Health.
September 23, 2021
Schneider Joins UNC Surgery After Completing Critical Care Fellowship with the Department
Andrew Schneider, MD, joins the UNC Department of Surgery as an Assistant Professor in the Division of General, Trauma, and Acute Care Surgery. He sat down to discuss his childhood dream to become a doctor, the impact COVID-19 had on his surgical training, and the advances in medicine he hopes to see in the next decade.
September 23, 2021
North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center Approved for Re-Verification as an Adult and Pediatric Burn Center
The American Burn Association (ABA) conducted a site visit on June 18, 2021 of the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center. The ABA Burn Center Verification Review Committee approved the site report and has approved the Burn Center for re-verification as an Adult and Pediatric Burn Center through July 31, 2024. They commend the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center for its commitment to excellence and its dedication to providing quality burn care to patients.
September 8, 2021
Stem Joins Division of GI Surgery with Specialty in Colorectal Procedures
Jonathan Stem, MD, joins the UNC Department of Surgery as an assistant professor in the division of gastrointestinal surgery. He sat down to discuss what inspired him to become a doctor, forming bonds with his patients, and the advice he gives to all of his trainees.
July 6, 2021
JAMA Surgery: Highest Surgery Journal Impact Factor Third Year Straight
JAMA Surgery journal continues its dominance with new impact factor of 14.77, maintaining its status as #1 in the world and the highest ranked surgical journal in history.
April 28, 2021
Meet the UNC Doctor Improving Surgical Quality and Access to Healthcare Abroad
Anthony Charles, MD, MPH, director of global surgery at the UNC Institute of Global Health and Infectious Diseases and professor in the UNC Department of Surgery at the UNC School of Medicine, is working to improve surgical quality in Malawi.
April 20, 2021
Leader and Pioneer in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Ross Ungerleider Joins UNC Surgery
Ross Ungerleider, MD, MBA, is a national leader and pioneer in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery programs. He has joined the Department of Surgery as a Professor in our Cardiothoracic Division.
April 14, 2021
ECMO Saves a Life
Lee Conner was diagnosed with influenza A, a severe strain of the flu, coupled with Strep pyogenes pneumonia. This combination left Lee unconscious, forcing his family to make the decision to put him on ECMO. His pregnant wife and family stayed by his side as he fought to heal.
February 25, 2021
Mody Wins One of Four Faculty Research Fellowship Awards From the American College of Surgeons
Congratulations Gita Mody, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. The American College of Surgeons and its Scholarship Program Committee announced Dr. Mody, as one of only four Faculty Research Fellowship award recipients for 2022-2024.
February 25, 2021
Gallagher Elected for Membership in the Society of University Surgeons
Congratulations to Kristalyn Gallagher, DO, Associate Professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery for being elected for membership in the Society of University Surgeons (SUS). Membership into the Society is given to persons of well-established professional position and demonstrated scholarly or creative ability that positively impacts their field.
February 17, 2021
Milestone Achieved for UNC Chronic Pancreatitis and Autologous Islet Cell Transplant Program
Three years after performing its first case, the program, created and led by Chirag Desai, MD, FACS, has performed its 50th case, making UNC one of the most significant centers for surgical therapy for this disease.