Ollila Promoted to Full Professor December 1, 2011 December 1, 2011 — Dr. David Ollila, in the Division of Surgical Oncology, has been promoted to Professor of Surgery effective December 1, 2011.
Kircher and Schultz Recognized for Nursing Excellence November 15, 2011 November 15, 2011 — Amanda Kircher, RN, and Heather Schultz, NP, were presented with the 2011 Nursing Recognition Award at today’s semi-annual School of Medicine Medical Staff Meeting.
Haithcock Gets Dual Appointments October 21, 2011 October 21, 2011 — Benjamin E. Haithcock, M.D., assistant professor in the ºÚÁÏÍø Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, holds a joint appointment as assistant professor in the ºÚÁÏÍø Department of Anesthesiology as of Oct. 15, 2011.
ºÚÁÏÍø Professor Celebrates Aunt’s Nobel Prize October 10, 2011 October 10, 2011 — Dr. Estrada Bernard, professor emeritus and Chief of ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s Division of Neurosurgery from 1997 through 2004, shared news that his aunt, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, was among those awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2011.
Farrell Awarded Fellowship Grant September 26, 2011 The Foundation for Surgical Fellowships has announced that Dr. Tim Farrell, Professor in Gastrointestinal Surgery, has qualified for a fellowship grant for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Chancellor Presents Sheldon with Thomas Jefferson Award September 16, 2011 September 16, 2011 — George F. Sheldon, MD, is the 2011 recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Award.
Farrell Serves as Secretary/Treasurer in ACS NC Chapter September 16, 2011 September 16, 2011 — The North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons has posted the following article in the Sept. 16 issue of its electronic newsletter, E-News:
Two Surgery Clinics Among Top Five for Patient Satisfaction September 15, 2011 September 15, 2011 — The Burn Clinic and Surgical Oncology Minor Procedure Clinic were voted by patients as among the top five for the most recent quarter.