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SUMMARY:Leadership Starts with Me - A Conversation on Academic Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Carol Bradford\, Dean of the Ohio State University College of Medicine and former President of the American Head and Neck Society\, invites participants into an open discussion about leadership\, resilience\, and growth in academic medicine. A true trailblazer\, the first woman to lead the Society and a member of the National Academy of Medicine\, Dr. Bradford will share honest insights and practical wisdom on how to lead with authenticity\, build influence\, and find balance along the way.  Light refreshments will be provided. \nObjectives:  \n\n\nExplore practical strategies for emerging leaders to develop their leadership identity early in their careers.\n\n\nDiscuss how to balance competing priorities while building leadership skills in academic medicine.\n\n\nAddress common leadership challenges and provide actionable solutions for faculty and residents.\n\n\n  \nTarget Audience: All SOM faculty and staff \nRegister Now\n\n\nThis event is part of the Leadership Starts With Me Visiting Professorship and is co-sponsored by the Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development and the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery\, UNC – SOM.\n\n\nAccreditation Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nCredit Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/leadership-starts-with-me-a-conversation-on-academic-leadership/
LOCATION:Active Learning Theater\, Roper Hall\, 150 Medical Dr\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T083000
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SUMMARY:Leadership Starts With Me Visiting Professorship - Ground Rounds "Thriving in Academic Medicine: Pearls of Wisdom"
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Carol Bradford\, Dean of the Ohio State University College of Medicine and member of the National Academy of Medicine\, for a powerful Grand Rounds session exploring what it means to thrive as a leader in academic medicine. Drawing from her experiences as the first woman President of the American Head and Neck Society\, Dr. Bradford will share tested leadership principles\, real-world lessons from transitioning across complex leadership roles\, and strategies to sustain excellence in both patient care and research. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nObjectives:  \n\n\nPresent key leadership principles and lessons learned from transitioning between increasingly complex leadership roles.\n\n\nDemonstrate how to maintain clinical excellence while taking on administrative and institutional leadership responsibilities.\n\n\nOffer practical wisdom for overcoming obstacles and creating positive change in academic medical environments.\n\n\n  \nTarget Audience: All SOM faculty and staff \nRegister Now\n\nThis event is part of the Leadership Starts With Me Visiting Professorship and is co-sponsored by the Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development and the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery\, UNC – SOM \nAccreditation Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nCredit Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/leadership-starts-with-me-visiting-professorship-thriving-in-academic-medicine-pearls-of-wisdom/
LOCATION:Active Learning Theater\, Roper Hall\, 150 Medical Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T130000
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SUMMARY:AI at UNC School of Medicine: Current State and Future Directions
DESCRIPTION:Join Jill Jemison\, MBA\, Associate Dean for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer\, as she explores how AI is shaping the School of Medicine today\, and where it’s headed next. She will cover the current state of AI initiatives\, practical ways to navigate systems\, and strategies to make your work easier. Bring your questions and ideas for an interactive                                                                                        discussion. \n Target Audience: All SOM faculty and staff \nRegister Now\nSpeaker\n\nJill Jemison\, MBA\nAssociate Dean for Information Technology\nChief Information Officer\n\n  \nAccreditation Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nCredit Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/ai-at-unc-school-of-medicine-current-state-and-future-directions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Workflow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T123546
CREATED:20251028T152910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T192542Z
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SUMMARY:Brave Conversations - Building Fearless Teams One Conversation at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Join Giselle Corbie\, MD\, MSc\, Senior Vice Provost and Kenan Distinguished Professor\, as she leads this interactive 60-minute session\, Brave Conversations – Building Fearless Teams One Conversation at a Time. This session will explore how to create psychological safety while having courageous conversations that transform relationships and drive results. Participants will learn how individual communication practices and organizational culture intersect to enable honest dialogue\, productive                                                                                conflict\, and continuous learning. \n   Learning Objectives \n\nBuild psychological safety as the foundation for fierce conversations – Understand how leader behaviors create or destroy the safety needed for open communication and learn to recognize the four stages of the fearless organization.\nNavigate conflict consciously – Shift from reactive patterns to curious\, open dialogue using frameworks from conscious leadership while maintaining the trust and safety that enables truth-telling.\nApply practical tools immediately – Leave with concrete techniques for asking good questions\, framing difficult conversations\, and creating conditions where teams speak up\, challenge constructively\, and learn from failure.\n\n  \n Target Audience: All SOM faculty and staff \nRegister Now\nSpeaker\n\nGiselle Corbie\, MD\, MSc\nSenior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs\nKenan Distinguished Professor of Social Medicine\n\n  \nAccreditation Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nCredit Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/brave-conversations-building-fearless-teams-through-conscious-leadership/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Communication,Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T133000
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SUMMARY:Charlotte UNC–Novant Medical Education Faculty Development Lecture Series: Working with Today’s Learner: A Gen Z(wemer) Approach
DESCRIPTION:Rather than putting generations into buckets\, this talk will focus on how aspects of our changing world can lead to certain assumptions by our learners (and ourselves). We will then review how those assumptions sometimes present as problematic behaviors. Finally\, we will review strategies and approaches for these behaviors\, ensuring we can meet learners where they are at AND help them get to where they need to be. \nSpeaker\n\nEric Zwemer\, MD\nAssistant Director for Faculty Affairs and Advancement \n\nProfessor of Pediatrics \nAssociate Chair for Faculty Development in Education
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/charlotte-unc-novant-medical-education-faculty-development-lecture-series-working-with-todays-learner-a-gen-zwemer-approach/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Communication,Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T123546
CREATED:20251212T211141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T143812Z
UID:10002502-1774429200-1774440000@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:AI in Research: Journey\, Insights\, and Practical Workshop with Professor Jose Penades\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a school-wide event featuring Professor Jose R. Penadès\, Chair in Microbiology at Imperial College London and an internationally recognized expert in bacterial evolution and antimicrobial resistance. Professor Penadès will share his journey integrating artificial intelligence into his research\, including a groundbreaking collaboration with Google’s AI “co-scientist\,” which replicated nearly a decade of his team’s research on superbug resistance in just two days\, confirming findings and generating new hypotheses. \n This session will be followed by an interactive\, hands-on workshop in which participants will provide a scenario\, shared dataset\, or research problem to actively explore and apply AI-driven approaches. Dr. Penadès will provide guidance on effective prompting strategies and experiment with AI tools in real time that can be translated to their own research and professional workflows. \nThe event will conclude with a school-wide poster session with refreshments\, showcasing how AI is being used across disciplines and roles throughout the school\, and providing opportunities for networking and cross-disciplinary learning. \nWho Should Attend\nThis session is ideal for researchers\, faculty\, graduate students\, and staff interested in harnessing AI. \nObjectives\n\n\nDescribe real-world applications of AI in research and scientific discovery\n\n\nIdentify practical strategies for prompting and integrating AI tools into workflows\n\n\nExplore diverse examples of AI use across disciplines and professional roles within the School of Medicine\n\n\nFoster cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration around AI-enabled innovation\n\n\n  \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development\, the Department of Microbiology and Immunology\, the Office of Research\, UNC – SOM\, and The Dean’s Office. \nRegister Now\nAgenda\n\n9:00 – 10:30 am: Lecture and workshop\n11:00 am – noon: Poster Session\n\nCall for Posters\nShare how you are discovering\, using\, or experimenting with AI in your research\, education\, clinical\, or professional work. Faculty\, trainees\, and staff from all disciplines are encouraged to participate—no prior AI expertise required. \nPoster session details and submission information: Discovering AI in Our Work Poster Session \n\nSubmission Deadline: February 23\nNotification of Acceptance: March 2\n\nSpeaker\n\nJosé R Penadés\, PhD\, FRS\nChair in Microbiology\, Department of Infectious Disease\nImperial College London\n  \n \nA grant was provided by North Carolina Biotechnology Center to support this event. \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/hands-on-workshop-with-dr-jose-r-penades-frs/
LOCATION:Kirkland Auditorium\, Koury Oral Health Sciences Building
CATEGORIES:Training,Workflow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T090000
DTSTAMP:20260612T123546
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T190539Z
UID:10002504-1775548800-1775552400@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Coffee Talk Series with Samantha Meltzer-Brody\, MD\, MPH
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed and engaging conversation with Samantha Meltzer-Brody\, MD\, MPH\, Executive Dean\, UNC SOM and Chief Academic Officer\, UNC Health. The coffee talk series is designed to foster meaningful\, down-to-earth conversations for staff\, faculty\, and executive leadership. During this session you will have the chance to ask thoughtful questions\, hear about Dr. Meltzer-Brody’s leadership journey and decision making\, as well as get a feel for the priorities guiding UNC SOM. This will also be a great place to dive into topics like well-being\, workplace culture\, and leadership development – engaging in open and authentic conversation. \nWe look forward to a thoughtful exchange that strengthens connection\, transparency\, and shared understanding within our SOM community. \n Target Audience: All SOM faculty and staff \nRegister Now\nLeader:\n\nSamantha Meltzer-Brody\, MD\, MPH\nExecutive Dean | UNC School of Medicine\nChief Academic Officer | UNC Health\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/coffee-talk-series-with-samantha-melter-brody-md-mph/
LOCATION:Roper Hall – 7th Floor
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T123546
CREATED:20260312T192450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T192555Z
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SUMMARY:Charlotte UNC–Novant Medical Education Faculty Development Lecture Series: The Office of Academic Excellence and Our Students
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Animesh Jain is a Clinical Phase Academic Coach and the Director of the Office of Academic Excellence. He will be giving a one hour virtual talk on helping struggling learners at UNC and what to do if students are having challenges – in particular how to promote student success in their clinical years\, common challenges seen with medical students\, and the resources available through the OAE. \nSpeaker\n\nAnimesh Jain\, MD\nAssistant Professor of Medicine
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/charlotte-unc-novant-medical-education-faculty-development-lecture-series-the-office-of-academic-excellence-and-our-students/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Communication,Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T100000
DTSTAMP:20260612T123546
CREATED:20260216T180402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T191233Z
UID:10002505-1777539600-1777543200@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Coffee Talk Series with Karlina Matthews\, MBA and Zishan Mustafa\, MHA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed and engaging conversation with Karlina Matthews\, MBA\, Vice Dean for Finance and Business Operations\, School of Medicine Chief Financial Officer\, and Zishan Mustafa\, MHA\, Senior Associate Dean for Administration\, UNC SOM. The coffee talk series is designed to foster meaningful\, down-to-earth conversations for staff\, faculty\, and executive leadership. During this session you will have the chance to ask thoughtful questions\, hear about Karlina and Zishan’s leadership journey and decision making\, as well as get a feel for the priorities guiding UNC SOM. This will also be a great place to dive into topics like well-being\, workplace culture\, and leadership development – engaging in open and authentic conversation. \nWe look forward to a thoughtful exchange that strengthens connection\, transparency\, and shared understanding within our SOM community. \n Target Audience: All SOM faculty and staff \nRegister Now\nLeaders:\n\nKarlina Matthews\, MBA\n\nVice Dean for Finance and Business Operations \nSchool of Medicine Chief Financial Officer \n\n\nZishan Mustafa\, MHA\nSenior Associate Dean for Administration\, UNC School of Medicine
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/coffee-talk-series-with-karlina-matthews-mba-and-zishan-mustafa-mha/
LOCATION:Roper Hall – 7th Floor
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T090000
DTSTAMP:20260612T123546
CREATED:20260216T191835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T191134Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee Talk Series with Jen Wu\, MD\, MPH and Angie Smith\, MD\, MS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed and engaging conversation with Jen Wu\, MD\, MPH\, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs\, UNC SOM\, Deputy Chief Academic Officer\, UNC Health and Professor\, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology\, and Angie Smith\, MD\, MS\, Senior Associate Dean\, FALD and Professor\, Department of Urology\, UNC SOM. The coffee talk series is designed to foster meaningful\, down-to-earth conversations for staff\, faculty\, and executive leadership. During this session you will have the chance to ask thoughtful questions\, hear about Drs. Wu and Smith’s leadership journey and decision making\, as well as get a feel for the priorities guiding UNC SOM. This will also be a great place to dive into topics like well-being\, workplace culture\, and leadership development – engaging in open and authentic conversation. \nWe look forward to a thoughtful exchange that strengthens connection\, transparency\, and shared understanding within our SOM community. \n Target Audience: All SOM faculty and staff \nRegister Now\nLeaders:\n\nJen Wu\, MD\, MPH\n\nVice Dean for Academic Affairs | UNC SOM \nDeputy Chief Academic Officer | UNC Health \nProfessor | Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology | Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery \n\n\nAngie Smith\, MD\, MS\nSenior Associate Dean | Office of Faculty Affairs & Leadership Development \nProfessor and Vice Chair for Academic Affairs | Department of Urology
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/coffee-talk-series-with-jen-wu-md-mph-and-angie-smith-md-ms-facs/
LOCATION:Roper Hall – 7th Floor
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T123546
CREATED:20251028T152819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T122910Z
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SUMMARY:Crafting Your Career Compass: A Mission\, Vision\, Values Approach
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Crafting Your Career Compass: A Mission\, Vision\, Values Approach” — an interactive session designed to help you articulate your personal and professional “why\,” clarify where you want to go\, and identify what truly matters to you. Through guided reflection\, peer discussion\, and practical tools\, you’ll walk away with a clear MVV statement and strategies to align your goals and CV with your values. This is a great opportunity to pause\, reflect\, and chart a meaningful path forward. \nObjectives: At the end of this event\, attendees will be able to… \n\n\nCreate a concise and impactful mission\, vision\, values statement.\n\n\nExplore practical ways to use their mission\, vision\, and values statements to guide professional development and goal setting.\n\n\nEnsure that their CV effectively communicates your professional career objectives.\n\n\n Target Audience: All SOM faculty and staff \nRegister Now\nSpeakers:\n\nJennifer Fuchs\, MD\nAssociate Professor\, UNC Hospital Pediatrics\nPediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program Director\n\n\nEric Zwemer\, MD\nProfessor of Pediatrics\nAssociate Chair for Faculty Development in Education\nAccreditation Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nCredit Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/crafting-your-career-compass-a-mission-vision-values-approach/
LOCATION:Bondurant Hall G030
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T123546
CREATED:20260108T164423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T180654Z
UID:10002503-1781179200-1781182800@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Kindness vs Niceness: Finding a Balance in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:We all know it’s important to be nice to colleagues. But what does it mean to be kind to them? Nice and kind aren’t the same\, and knowing the difference can transform how you work with others. In this session\, we’ll explore when niceness is helpful\, when kindness is needed\, and how to navigate the grey area between the two. We’ll examine two ted-talks\, discuss real world examples\, and introduce language to help you express care\, offer clarity\, and stay connected with colleagues. \nObjectives \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss two ted talks on the value of kindness at work\n\n\nExamine a case study where learners might apply the ideas from the ted talks and discuss impacts of different strategies\n\n\nEquip learners with language and ideas that might improve their communication and connection with colleagues\n\n\n\n\n Target Audience: All SOM faculty and staff \nRegister Now\nSpeaker\n\nVirginia Nadworny\, BS\nProgram Coordinator \nOffice of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development – UNC SOM. \n 
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/kindness-vs-niceness-finding-a-balance-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Communication,Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T183000
DTSTAMP:20260612T123546
CREATED:20260324T215552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T182716Z
UID:10002507-1783616400-1783621800@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:A Night to Write
DESCRIPTION:A Night to Write is a virtual professional development series designed to support faculty and postdoctoral scholars through protected writing time and engaging in a supportive writing community. Each session will offer a specific scholarly writing theme\, individual writing time with opportunities for discussion and feedback from experienced facilitators and peers. \n\n  \n\nWhat to Expect\n\nWriting themes aligned with common academic writing goals\nDedicated time for individual writing in a virtual setting\nOpportunities to share drafts\, ask questions\, and exchange feedback\nConnection with peers and facilitators to support writing momentum\n\nSessions follow a consistent structure:\n\nBrief opening to introduce the session’s theme and goals\n\n\nExtended off-camera writing time for concentrated work\nDedicated time for reflection\, feedback\, and next steps\n\nObjectives\nBy participating in the Night to Write series\, participants will be able to: \n\nIncrease scholarly writing productivity by engaging in protected writing time.\nGain peer and facilitator support for common writing challenges\, including accountability\, motivation\, and navigating the academic writing process.\nAdvance works in progress such as grant proposals\, manuscripts\, abstracts\, posters\, and book chapters\, through focused writing and informal feedback.\n\n  \nTarget Audience: Faculty at all ranks\, postdoctoral scholars\, and individuals seeking structured writing time\, accountability\, and peer support for scholarly writing \nRegister Now\n\n\nDate\nTopic\nFacilitator\n\n\n\nJuly 9\, 2026 \n5:00 – 6:30 pm\n\nIntroductions/background using Lorelei Lingard’s Problem/Gap/Hook framework \n\n \nEric Zwemer\, MD \nProfessor of Pediatrics\nAssistant Director for Faculty Affairs & Advancement
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/a-night-to-write/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T081500
DTSTAMP:20260612T123546
CREATED:20251121T180427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T141354Z
UID:10002499-1786518000-1786522500@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Managing the Experience of Imperfection\, Failure and Loss
DESCRIPTION:Join Drs. Ross and Jamie Ungerleider for an interactive workshop exploring how to navigate imperfection\, failure\, and loss with resilience and self-compassion. Participants will learn to normalize these experiences and transform them into opportunities for personal and professional growth through reflection and practical tools. \nAll are welcome\, but we encourage teams to join this 1.5 hour workshop.  \n\n Target Audience: All SOM faculty and staff \n  \nRegister Now\nSpeakers:\n\nRoss M. Ungerleider MD\, MBA\nProfessor of Surgery\, UNC \nCo-Director of the Institute for Integrated Life Skills\, LLC \n  \nJamie Dickey Ungerleider\, MSW/LCSW\, PhD\nCo-Director of the Institute for Integrated Life Skills\, LLC \n  \n\nMore about the facilitators\n\nVisit integratedlifeskills.com to learn more about enriching and improving your relationships at home and at work.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/managing-the-experience-of-imperfection-failure-and-loss/
LOCATION:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T123546
CREATED:20260610T161009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T162205Z
UID:10002518-1789473600-1789477200@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:What I Wish I Would Have Known Before Retirement: HR Guidance and Faculty Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Planning for retirement involves financial\, professional\, and personal considerations that can benefit from early reflection and informed decision-making. This session will offer practical guidance from HR along with faculty-informed perspectives to help participants better understand retirement planning within the academic environment. Attendees will gain insight into key considerations\, available resources\, and lessons learned. While relevant at any stage of the faculty career lifecycle\, this session is especially valuable for UNC School of Medicine faculty considering full retirement\, phased retirement\, and other retirement transitions. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session\, participants will:  \n\nUnderstand available HR resources\, benefits\, and processes related to retirement\nRecognize common challenges and opportunities faculty encounter when planning for retirement\nReflect on personal and professional factors that inform long-term planning decisions\n\n\n  \n Target Audience: All SOM faculty and staff \nRegister Now\nSpeakers/Panelists:\n\nVincent Berry\nDirector\, Relational Leadership at Carolina \nOffice of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost  \nDavid Zvara\, MD\, FASA\, FAHA\nFormer Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology\nFormer Chief Operating Officer of the UNC Faculty Practice (2014-2022)\nFormer Interim Chair of the Department of Urology  \nStephen Bogdewic\, PhD\nFormer Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development (FALD)   \nSharon Williams\, PhD\nFormer Director of the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences \n\n\nAccreditation Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nCredit Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/what-i-wish-i-would-have-known-before-retirement-hr-guidance-and-faculty-perspective/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Communication
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T130000
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UID:10002514-1791288000-1791291600@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Taming your Tasks with Planner and To Do Essentials
DESCRIPTION:In today’s fast-paced professional environment\, it is easy for tasks\, deadlines\, and commitments to become overwhelming. This practical\, interactive session introduces faculty and staff to Microsoft Planner and Microsoft To Do as simple\, flexible tools for organizing work\, tracking priorities\, and improving follow-through and overall efficiency.   \nParticipants will learn how to create a personal task management system that aligns with their role and responsibilities\, integrates with Outlook and Teams\, and supports more intentional planning of their time. The session emphasizes real-world use cases\, practical tips\, and immediately applicable strategies to help reduce cognitive overload and increase productivity.  \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to:  \n\nIdentify when and how to use Microsoft Planner and Microsoft To Do for individual and collaborative task management.\nCreate a personalized task organization system that captures tasks from email and meetings and supports daily and weekly planning. \nApply practical strategies to reduce stress\, improve follow-through\, and improve task management and event planning efficiency. \n\n\n\n\n  \n Target Audience: All SOM faculty and staff \nRegister Now\nSpeakers\n\nCarrie Jackman Hoyle\, MHA\, PMP\nDirector of Professional Development\nOffice of Faculty Affairs and Leaderhip Development\, UNC SOM \n \nBrooks Brown\nFaculty Affairs Operations Coordinator\nOffice of Faculty Affairs and Leaderhip Development\, UNC SOM \n\nAccreditation Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nCredit Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/taming-your-tasks-with-planner-and-to-do-essentials/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workflow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T123546
CREATED:20260601T201451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T142055Z
UID:10002513-1793707200-1793710800@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:How to Succeed in a Non-Traditional Career Path
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Keith Ruskin\, MD\, will share his unconventional professional journey as an anesthesiologist whose career has been shaped by deep engagement with aerospace and aviation. Drawing on experiences outside traditional academic medicine\, Dr. Ruskin will illustrate how curiosity\, humility\, and a willingness to continuously learn can open unexpected pathways for growth and impact. This talk encourages participants to rethink linear career models and to recognize the value of nontraditional professional experiences in shaping meaningful and successful academic careers. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize the value of nontraditional professional experiences.\nApply strategies to inform career advancement\, funding opportunities\, and professional identity.\nAssess how epistemic humility can serve as a foundation for building trust\, strengthening relationships\, and creating professional opportunities.\n\n  \n Target Audience: All SOM faculty and staff \nRegister Now\nSpeaker\n\nKeith J Ruskin\, MD\, FAsMA\, FRAeS \nProfessor of Anesthesiology\, UNC – SOM \n\n  \nAccreditation Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nCredit Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/how-to-succeed-in-a-non-traditional-career-path/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Communication,Workflow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T131500
DTSTAMP:20260612T123546
CREATED:20260601T201212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T201212Z
UID:10002515-1794312000-1794316500@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Adaptive Leadership\, the Essential Tool for 21st Century Leaders:    How to turn “Mission Impossible” into “Mission Accomplished” even when the paradigm is shifting
DESCRIPTION:Adaptive Leadership: an evidence-based model for leadership through paradigm shifts. This session presents the framework\, strategies for implementing this style of leadership\, examples\, and survival strategies for leaders who are navigating serious paradigm changes. We will also explore the kinds of paradigm shifts facing academic medical centers in the current climate.  \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to:  \n\nDescribe the difference between directive and adaptive leadership behaviors (level 1\, level 2 and level 3 leadership) and relate those concepts to their own behaviors\nRelate the differences between “Technical”\, “Adaptive” and “Mixed” challenges \nDescribe at least four strategies for leading through paradigm shifts which they can employ (WISDOM) \nList important considerations for surviving in the leadership role through challenging adaptive changes and paradigm shifts \n\n\n  \n Target Audience: All SOM faculty and staff \nRegister Now\nSpeaker\n\nClaudia S. P. Fernandez DrPH\, MS\, RD\, LDN \nProfessor\, Gillings School of Global Public Health \nDirector of Executive Leadership Development for UNC   \nDirector of the Provost’s Distinguished Faculty Leaders. \n\nAccreditation Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nCredit Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/adaptive-leadership-the-essential-tool-for-21st-century-leaders-how-to-turn-mission-impossible-into-mission-accomplished-even-when-the-paradigm-is-shifting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Communication,Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T123546
CREATED:20260601T200936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T201008Z
UID:10002516-1794920400-1794927600@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:Feedback or Conflict? A Relational Approach
DESCRIPTION:This workshop introduces participants to the Relational Leadership framework and explores relational feedback as a means to build psychological safety and leadership skills. It emphasizes the importance of relational communication\, and awareness of one’s own and others’ perspectives\, cultural lenses\, and lived experience. This workshop consists of one online session of 2 hours. The session will include brief didactics\, large group discussion\, and small breakout group work.  \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session\, participants will:  \n\nUnderstand what a culture of feedback is and why it is an important aspect of healthy teams. \nPractice providing feedback using a relational framework. \nExamine how conflict relates to their work and personal experiences. \nUnderstand what conflict is and how to diagnose a conflict. \nLearn how to initiate a difficult dialogue.\n\n\n\n\n  \n Target Audience: All SOM faculty and staff \nRegister Now\nSpeaker:\n\nJosh Hinson\, MSW\, LCSW\nDirector\, Relational Leadership at Carolina \nOffice of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost  \n  \n\n\nAccreditation Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nCredit Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/feedback-or-conflict-a-relational-approach/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Communication
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T144500
DTSTAMP:20260612T123546
CREATED:20260610T125538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T160805Z
UID:10002517-1796734800-1796741100@www.med.unc.edu
SUMMARY:The Power of Being a Likeable Bad*ss: How to build influence and achieve greater success
DESCRIPTION:Join Alison Fragale\, PhD\, organizational psychologist\, UNC Kenan-Flagler Professor\, and bestselling author of Likeable Badass\, for a fireside chat on power\, status\, influence\, negotiation\, and how people can gain recognition\, respect\, and opportunities. Her academic research on status\, power\, negotiation\, and influence have been published in her field’s top academic journals as well as national media outlets\, including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.  \n  \nDuring the conversation\, we may explore:  \n\nBuilding influence through competence and connection. \nCommunicating your value with impact. \nAdvocating for yourself and your work. \nNavigating workplace challenges and difficult conversations.\n\n\n\n\n All are welcomed to attend. \nRegister Now\nSpeaker:\n\nAlison Fragale\, PhD\nOrganizational Psychologist\nProfessor\, Kenan-Flagler Business School\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\nBestselling Author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.  \n  \n\n\nAccreditation Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nCredit Statement\nThe School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
URL:https://www.med.unc.edu/facultyaffairs/event/the-power-of-being-a-likeable-badss-how-to-build-influence-and-achieve-greater-success/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Communication
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