The Tar Heel Prescription

Blood, sweat, and tears – they’re often the pillars of hard work in life. The HEM Block, like its subject (blood), can come with a hefty amount of cortisol from time to time. Come hear from the amazing MS4 TA for this block, Aaron Fox, about how you can persevere through the challenges of this block (e.g. anemias) and what you can look forward to throughout! Stay tuned until the end to hear some 1...

It’s not a boat or a plane or a train … It's the brain! In a field of rapid scientific discovery and unraveling of enigmas, how could a person not be curious about the endless possibilities? Come hear about the various hats you can wear in medicine (researcher, physician, administrator, etc.) and why being a neurologist makes that “physician” hat so sweet!

No one likes contracting nasty illnesses, but respect for tiny microbes’ mighty impact on human society? Now, *that* is worth culturing. Join us for an “infectious” talk with Dr. Claire Farel about this amazing field, its current and future implications with COVID-19 and beyond, and the unique intersection of public health and social justice!

“This is the *most* *important* class you will take as a medical student.” Have you heard it enough times? Nope – come join us for a deeper dive into the Patient-Centered Care (PCC) course and learn how you can make the most out of your weekly “doctoring” classes to prepare for your future Clinical Skills Encounters (CSEs) and real-life clinical experiences! 

Humans are incredibly complex, and the systems they occupy and must navigate are sadly no less complex. The Social & Health Systems (SHS) course at UNC is a unique dive into all the factors that health professionals should consider when understanding the intricate picture of an individual’s health, engaging with patients, and providing quality care. Join us for a fascinating discussion about t...

T-cells, B-cells, A-cells (kidding - those don’t exist) … it’s time for MS1’s to tackle their first organ block of med school: the immune system. From cytokines and cell populations to wholesomeness and sweet antioxidants to keep stress levels down, this block has it all (including the incredible Dr. Tom Belhorn) and is one for the Memory B-cells! :) 

Mental health and illness are just as important as physical health and illness. Psychiatry is one of those fields that is often subject to stereotypes and mixed feelings – bring an open mind to this wonderful discussion with Dr. Kenan Penaskovic about working in psychiatry and nurturing our own mental health!

There’s nothing quite like a gathering of Neuro Nerds … Come hear from Dr. Kristin Scherrer & Dr. Ana Felix about what students should expect from this marathon block and why they should have an excitatory response to learning about the human brain/nervous system! 

Bugs can be scary … but they don’t have to be. Listen to what Dr. Donato has to say about how you can build a more symbiotic relationship with these little guys in Micro Lab, on exams, and beyond!

Join us for a 150x view of Histology and its relevance in the Foundation Phase and beyond with Dr. Kurt Gilliland!

HBHD is a mouthful - take a quick dive into what this 2-week whirlwind of a block has to offer and how it can help shape our future interactions with all patients! 

POM : Principles of Medicine kicks off the beginning of MS1 for Tar Heels. Hear what the block directors have to say about succeeding in this block and adjusting to the first year of med school! 

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