October 7, 2026
The Jefferson-Pilot Fellowships in Academic Medicine and James W. Woods Junior Faculty Awards are among the most prestigious honors awarded to junior faculty in the UNC School of Medicine. These awards recognize exceptional accomplishments, leadership and future promise in research and clinical scholarship while providing funding to support continued innovation and discovery. The recipients of …
October 7, 2026
The Carolina Cares Carolina Shares campaign offers hundreds of charities to choose from, in areas ranging from animal and wildlife welfare to hospice and palliative care and everything in between. Carolina Cares Carolina Shares is UNC-Chapel Hill’s initiative in support of the State Employees Combined Campaign. This annual campaign gives North Carolina state employees an …
October 6, 2026
In celebration of University Research Week (October 19-23), the UNC School of Medicine is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Art in Science competition. This year’s theme, “What’s Next?”, inspired stunning visual representations of biomedical research that reflect both scientific innovation and artistic beauty. We would like to extend congratulations to the laboratories …
October 2, 2026
Congratulations to Julie Golding Mullikin, internal medicine program coordinator, winner of the 2026 Melainie Bolick Award. The Bolick award is named for former Surgical Fellowship Coordinator Melainie Bolick. Melainie selflessly served the GME community as both a program coordinator and a GME office member over the course of her career. This award seeks to honor …
October 2, 2026
The Gene Orringer Junior Faculty Career Development Program (TraCS K12) is now accepting applications for positions beginning July 1, 2027. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of the two informational meetings below to meet the leadership team and ask questions about program content, the application and eligibility. More information on the application can be …
October 2, 2026
The AAMC Midcareer Faculty Leadership Development Seminar will be hosted December 8-10, 2026, in Westminster, Colo. The seminar covers organizational leadership topics and career-advancing strategies that are essential for effective leaders throughout various mission-critical activities. Participants will benefit from a combination of general sessions and self-selected, small-group breakout sessions, providing participants with the ability to …
October 1, 2026
Avner Schlessinger, PhD, has been named chair of the UNC Department of Pharmacology. He will begin his work in the role in February 2027. Henrik Dohlman, PhD, will step down as chair in February and will remain with the department as a faculty member. “Dr. Schlessinger is a world-renowned researcher in drug discovery who integrates …
September 23, 2026
I am excited to announce that Katie Harrell, MSN, NP-C, has been appointed Chief Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for UNC Health Faculty Physicians, effective November 16, 2026. This newly elevated leadership role will ensure that the voices and perspectives of our APPs are represented at the leadership table, helping inform strategic planning, operations, and the …
September 16, 2026
Every September, the medical community observes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and on National Physician Suicide Awareness Day (Sept. 17), attention turns to a critical issue affecting healthcare professionals across the country. Physicians experience some of the highest rates of suicide of any profession, and more than half report knowing a colleague who has considered, attempted …
September 16, 2026
Several members of the UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine leadership team traveled to Ireland to take part in UNC’s “Much More than a Game” program. While there, they built new connections in academics and clinical research and showcased the strength of Carolina on a global stage. After months of planning, UNC Health and …
September 16, 2026
I am excited to announce Dr. Mark Gwynne as the new Deputy Chief Clinical Officer (DCCO) of UNC Health, effective Sept. 13. As President of the UNC Health Alliance for the past seven years, Dr. Gwynne has improved clinical quality, increased access to affordable care and designed new integrated care models for diverse patient populations …