Fellow Videos

Did you know half of all maternal deaths and health complications occur after someone gives birth? Nicola and Siera wanted to do something about that so they partnered with MAAME to create a volunteer postpartum doula program.

Did you know that many women suffering from autoimmune diseases go undiagnosed until it severely impacts their health? Learn how Fellows Disha and Pinar help streamline diagnosis and treatment and improve the quality of life of patients.

Josh addressed the mental health needs of inmates at the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Justice Center. He found the majority of inmates identified as having an opiod use disorder and suffered from moderate to serve anxiety and depression. Learn how his work advocating for inmates resulted in a policy change to profoundly impact the care they receive.

Learn how Palak and Hannah launched a Slip, Slap, Slop, Seek, Slide campaign to help people experiencing homelessness adopt sun safety behaviors.

Raven and Jada launched the Cavity-Free Zone, an oral health education program, to empower children at the Durham Boys and Girls Club,with the knowledge and tools they need to achieve oral health and overall well-being. They increased dental literacy and established a dental home for children in need.

IJ and Kala led Smile For Two, educating underserved pregnant women on the importance of oral health and dental care for both mom and baby and provide linkages to a dental home.

Phoebe and Francisco increased awareness about harm reduction and its utility in preventing overdose deaths and emergency department visits.

Harrison and Anuj led a free student-run ophthalmology clinic for people experiencing homelessness providing over $6,000 worth of care including free visual screening exams, referrals for follow up care, and prescription eyewear at no cost.

Ashkan Habib and Rayad Shams partnered with Piedmont Health Services, a federally qualified health center, to send mobile health clinics to the rural medically underserved areas of Chatham, Alamance, Caswell, and Lee counties to provide free medical and dental care and links to follow up care.

Avani and Lisa assisted UNC Hospital trauma surgery patients who are low-income by providing wellness checks, wound care and mobility aids, and nutritional support for four months after discharge. They reduced post-operative financial toxicity, improved post-operative health outcomes, and supported patients’ return to independence.

Learn how Jeanie and Esther expanded the Smile Clinic, UNC"s first mobile student-run dental clinic. They provided over $20,000* worth of free dental treatment and education for women and their children at an emergency shelter as well as other vulnerable populations.

Learn how Elisabeth and Vaishnavi helped patients with severe cardiovascular disease increase their efficacy in managing their health by adopting a heart healthy diet into their daily routine.