Our community thrives on shared stories and powerful conversations, and we want your voice, or the voice of someone you recommend, to be part of it. Submit a speaker request if you would like to nominate someone or present personally. Together, we will build a meaningful and memorable lineup for impactful faculty professional development.
We welcome all individuals who share our commitment to advancing women in the sciences to join us at the Women in Medical Science Conference - Rising Strong: Empowering Women to Lead in Uncertain Times on October 9th. This conference is a unique opportunity to engage, learn, and grow together. Faculty, Postdocs, Residents, and Fellows are … Read more
In this highly interactive session, MBTI at Work and Beyond: Understanding Yourself and Your Team, participants will gain a better understanding of their own Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) type and the preferences of others. Participants in this workshop will have the opportunity to complete the MBTI assessment and will receive a comprehensive report of their … Read more
Join us for a virtual session on creating impactful mentoring relationships in academic medicine. We’ll discuss best practices for aligning expectations, maintaining effective communication, and fostering professional development . We will also discuss strategies for networking and promoting independence, and differences between mentorship and sponsorship. Target Audience: All are invited to attend. Speaker: Michelle Floris-Moore, … Read more
The SheThrives Conversation Club is a supportive forum designed exclusively for ALL women professionals in the medical sciences. Through engaging discussions and thoughtful exploration of contemporary issues, challenges, and opportunities in the field, participants have the opportunity to deepen their understanding, share experiences, and collectively shape the future of women in medical science. The … Read more
Join Sharon Delaney McCloud, CDE, System Director of Corporate Communications - UNC Health, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, TEDx speaker, and adjunct professor, as she leads this intense, interactive media training session involving presentation and video examples followed by message development techniques and on-camera mock interviews with constructive criticism. With the prevalence of smartphone videos, YouTube, blogs, … Read more
This panel discussion will showcase UNC faculty and staff who are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence in their day-to-day work and provide insights into how AI is impacting their work. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with panelists during an open Q&A session. Objectives Discuss how UNC faculty and staff are … Read more
Fostering Professional Identity in Education as We Work with Education Sites Across the State About the Forum Established through a generous grant from Dr. Frank C. Wilson, this annual forum promotes thoughtful dialogue around professionalism in medical education. Since 2011, it has featured respected voices in medicine and education, highlighting the importance of professional identity in academic … Read more
Join Nadia E. Charguia, MD, Associate Professor, Executive Medical Director, Integrated Well-Being Program for UNC Healthcare, Director of Well-Being and Professional Fulfillment, UNC SOM Office of Leadership and Faculty Affairs and Director, Taking Care of Our Own Program as she leads a discussion on ways to hone our emotional intelligence and impacts upon our professional … Read more
Join Sharon Delaney McCloud, CDE, System Director of Corporate Communications - UNC Health, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, TEDx speaker, and adjunct professor, as she leads this intense, interactive media training session involving presentation and video examples followed by message development techniques and on-camera mock interviews with constructive criticism. With the prevalence of smartphone videos, YouTube, blogs, … Read more
Join us for a dynamic panel featuring current and former department chairs from across the SOM as they share their unique professional journeys into academic leadership. This conversation will explore the pivotal decisions, defining moments, and personal characteristics that shaped their paths to becoming chairs. Panelists will offer candid insights into the challenges and rewards … Read more