March 19, 2024
Congratulations to the UNC School of Medicine MD Class of 2024! This year we had a 97% match rate, with 62 students set to serve patients across North Carolina. We also want to thank Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who joined our class of 2024 to celebrate Match …
March 12, 2024
An ad hoc committee has been appointed to undertake a routine review of the Department of Psychiatry and the leadership of its Chair, Samantha Meltzer-Brody, MD, MPH. The review is a standard procedure of UNC-Chapel Hill and will take place on April 24. The review committee invites your input: If you would like to submit …
March 7, 2024
Michael Sledge has stepped away from his position as the UNC School of Medicine chief financial officer to focus on his work as vice president and chief business officer of the UNC Clinical Research Alliance and to serve as UNC Health’s interim vice president for research. In addition to his work with the Clinical Research …
February 20, 2024
The UNC School of Medicine received a record number of applications for spring 2024 Staff Development Grants, which were issued on Feb. 9. In total, 133 grants were issued for the 2024 program. The awarded grants will cover conference travel, certifications, tuition reimbursement and leadership training for School of Medicine staff members. UNC School of …
February 20, 2024
An ad hoc committee has been appointed to undertake a routine review of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the leadership of its Chair, Russell Broaddus, MD, PhD. The review is a standard procedure of UNC-Chapel Hill and will take place on March 22. The review committee invites your input: If you would …
February 14, 2024
Tonya Jenkins has been named senior executive director of research administration for the UNC School of Medicine. She will begin her work in the role on Feb. 19. In this role, Jenkins will create and oversee the new School of Medicine Sponsored Projects Administration Office, which will bolster the research functions of all SOM departments …
February 12, 2024
The following positions are open on UNC School of Medicine Faculty Standing and Promotions Committees. These committees require a commitment of three years starting in July 2024. Faculty involvement in these committees helps to shape the direction and effectiveness of our institution. A comprehensive description of the UNC School of Medicine’s Committees is available in …
January 31, 2024
The UNC Academy of Educators (AOE) is pleased to announce that Christina Shenvi, MD, PhD, MBA, was elected as its new president for 2024 – 2026. Shenvi has been a dedicated member of the AOE since 2013 and has served on the AOE leadership council since its formation in 2018. During that time, she co-created …
January 23, 2024
The Offices of Medical Student Education (OMSE) seeks a co-director for the cardiology block of the Circulation Course during the first semester of Foundation Phase. Circulation is the third course in the Foundation Phase and is composed of both benign hematology and cardiology content. The course occurs yearly, beginning around the last week of …
January 23, 2024
I’m pleased to share that Kevin Howell has accepted the position of Chief External Affairs Officer. This role was previously held by Andy Willis, who now is leading efforts on our new children’s hospital as executive chief planning and development officer. Kevin joins us from a 15-year career at NC State University serving as Vice Chancellor of …
January 22, 2024
Any faculty, staff and students from UNC SOM and surrounding AHEC sites can submit nominations. Where appropriate, the Awards Committee recommends that awards come from peer nominations via letters from the Course Director, Faculty Course Members, and/or Department Chairs or Division Chiefs. Each nomination requires a nominating or supporting letter from the Department Chair or …
January 22, 2024
The Academy of Educators (AOE), located within the Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development, is now accepting applications for new faculty and resident members. Nominations are due by Monday, April 1, at 11:59 p.m. and can be submitted on the AOE website. Founded on enhancing research and scholarship toward excellence in teaching, the AOE is …