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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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. What to Expect … Read more
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. All are welcome, but we encourage teams to join this 1.5 hour … Read more
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 … Read more
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. Participants will learn how to create a personal task management system … Read more
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. … Read more