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Paul Ossman, MD, Internal Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC

PaulOssmanMD

Internal Medicine • Chapel Hill, NC

Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist

Assistant Professor, Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

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  • Office

    University of NC
    # 708
    Chapel Hill, NC 27599
    Phone+1 984-974-1931
    Fax+1 984-974-2216

Summary

  • Dr. Paul Ossman is an internal medicine specialist focusing on hospital medicine based in Chapel Hill, NC. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of North Carolina Hospitals from 2006 to 2009 and holds an MPH and MD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Ossman has published research in medical ethics and readmissions in journals like The Journal of Clinical Ethics and Southern Medical Journal. His achievements include multiple awards, such as the Best Consultant Award and Carolina Cup Award for Outstanding Resident Teaching from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, and the Friend of Nursing Award from UNC Hospitals.

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2009
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 2006
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    University of North Carolina at Chapel HillM.Ph., 2004 - 2005
  • North Carolina State University
    North Carolina State UniversityB.A., English, British Literature Concentration and Teacher Education, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Carolina Cup Award for Outstanding Resident Teaching The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, 2014
  • Best Consultant Award The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, 2014
  • Friend of Nursing Award UNC Hospitals, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Was This Readmission Preventable? Qualitative Study of Patient and Provider Perceptions of Readmissions  
    Stein J, Ossman P, Viera A, et al., Southern Medical Journal, 1/1/2016

Abstracts/Posters

  • Making The Most Of An Unfortunate Situation: Advanced Care Planning In The Setting Of Homelessness And Addiction
    Ossman P, SHM, 1/25/2014
  • Getting Hip To Vitamin D: A Hospitalist Project For Improving Assessment Of And Treatment For Vitamin D Deficiency In Elderly Patients With Hip Fracture
    John Stephens, Christine Williams, Eric Edwards, Allen Liles, Dr. Paul D. Ossman, Darren A. DeWalt, SHM, 1/25/2014
  • Exsanguination And Autonomy
    Ossman P, SHM, 1/18/2013
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Lectures

  • Case Based Bioethics 
    1/23/2016
  • Narcotics and Pain in Patients with Opioid Dependence 
    1/23/2016
  • Evaluating and Managing Alcohol Withdrawal 
    1/20/2016
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Other

  • Pulmonary Maintenance Therapy Following the Completion of an Initial Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program: A Systematic Review (Master’s paper) 
    Ossman P, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health, Chapel Hill, NC
    1/1/2005

Professional Memberships

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