3 years ago
Dr. Dowen is now serving as the Well-being Liaison for the Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics. Her role is supported by the School of Medicine’s Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development. A list of well-being resources is provided. Read more...
3 years ago
We will convene spaces across campus staffed with experts from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine and School of Social Work. We encourage students, faculty and staff to come together, process their feelings and talk about their experiences.
3 years ago
We congratulate Dr. Jill Dowen, Assistant Professor in Biochemistry and Biophysics and Biology for being named the Well-being Liaison for the department.
3 years ago
For the month of July, UNC-CH Human Resources is joining with campus partners in recognizing Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month. Together we’re bringing you a variety of resources to support the mental wellbeing of employees from all communities, races and cultures. As part of our ongoing commitment to your health …
3 years ago
Dear SOM Teammates, (Internal news: we have a goal of 90% participation rate.) If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take a few minutes and complete the 2021 Workforce Engagement Survey (WES). This year, the SOM is participating in the WES for the first time and we need your feedback! Teammates who have not …
3 years ago
The School of Medicine will be participating in the WES Survey for the first time this year. WES opens June 8 and will run until June 29. Share your thoughts and feedback on what’s working and what can be improved across UNC SOM. You will receive an invitation via email from Press Ganey on June 8.
3 years ago
Masks Still Required At UNC School of Medicine and UNC Medical Center Facilities. Everyone should continue wearing your mask at UNC School of Medicine facilities and following Universal Pandemic Precautions while at the hospital, our clinics or any UNC Medical Center facilities.
3 years ago
Dear Carolina Community, Congratulations on a successful spring semester. Just four months ago, we began the semester by taking the prudent step of delaying the start of in-person instruction by three weeks. We also implemented important changes to our COVID-19 Community Standards, including the Carolina Together Testing Program and increased support for students subject to quarantine or isolation protocols. Today, we can see how …
3 years ago
Asian American Student Leaders Present Petition for Expanded CAPS Counselor Diversity to Chancellor. Students working closely with School of Medicine and UNC leadership are advocating for improved mental health care for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) identifying students. Over 1,150 people have signed the open petition requesting access to AAPI counselors through CAPS.
3 years ago
The unrelenting violence against Black people, particularly at the hands of police – as we have witnessed in the current trial against Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd and in this weekend’s shooting of Daunte Wright...
3 years ago
Following updates to North Carolina’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility criteria, all UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine co-workers (including anyone working remotely) will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine starting Wednesday, March 31
3 years ago
The University will operate the Carolina Student Vaccine Clinic starting Wednesday, March 31. NC DHHS has said all of Groups 1,2, 3 and 4 will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on March 31. All adults in North Carolina will be eligible for the vaccine on April 7. Vaccination reservations are available for students and …
