March 4, 2026
Do you know an educator who inspires students, mentors trainees, or makes a lasting impact in the classroom or clinical learning environment? The UNC School of Medicine Academy of Educators (AOE) invites nominations for its Teaching Awards, which recognize excellence in medical and biomedical education. These awards celebrate outstanding teaching and highlight the critical role …
March 4, 2026
On March 16, all SOM teammates will receive an email link from Press Ganey inviting them to provide feedback on leadership engagement and, for clinical teammates, patient safety. The deadline for completing the survey is April 12. What to expect, depending on your work assignment: Basic science faculty and all permanent SOM staff in non-clinical …
March 4, 2026
Position Description The University of North Carolina School of Medicine (SOM) seeks an innovative, collaborative leader to serve as the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the Offices of Medical Student Education. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs provides leadership for all student affairs …
February 27, 2026
Departments across the UNC School of Medicine are invited to apply for the Leadership Starts With Me Visiting Professorship, an initiative led by the Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development (FALD) to strengthen faculty leadership capacity, foster cross-department collaboration, and support professional growth across the institution. This program provides departments with the opportunity to …
February 25, 2026
Benjamin Frankfort, MD, PhD, has been appointed chair of the Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Frankfort will succeed David Fleischmann, MD, MS, who has served as interim chair since November 2025. He will officially begin his role on July 20. Dr. Frankfort joins the School of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine, where he is Professor …
February 24, 2026
The UNC School of Medicine is seeking a Foundation Phase Academic Coach (FPAC) to provide academic coaching to MD students during their pre-clinical years. Applicants should be practicing physicians with a passion for coaching and supporting students, including struggling learners. The FPAC role involves working as part of an integrated team in the Office of …
February 24, 2026
An ad hoc committee has been appointed to undertake a routine review of the Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lung Biology, led by Center Director Neil Alexis, PhD. The review is a standard procedure of UNC-Chapel Hill and will take place on April 6. The review committee invites your input: If you would like …
February 19, 2026
We are pleased to share an important leadership update for UNC Health Faculty Physicians. Effective Thursday, February 19, Dr. Amir Barzin will assume the role of Interim President of UNC Health Faculty Physicians (FP). Dr. Barzin is a trusted leader and physician whose deep commitment to our mission, our patients, and our teams has been …
February 18, 2026
The AAMC Early-Career Faculty Leadership Development Seminar will be hosted July 7-10, 2026 in Westminster, CO. The seminar will present a foundation for modeling leadership behavior, and participants will learn critical skills and strategies to assist them as they prepare for academic promotion/advancement and to identify and take advantage of leadership opportunities. Due to the content …
February 18, 2026
Jill Jemison, MBA, Associate Dean for IT and Chief Information Officer for the School of Medicine, has announced her departure to accept the role of CIO and Vice President of Integrated Technologies at Empire State University. Her final day at UNC will be March 13. Throughout her tenure, Jill fostered a culture of collaboration and …
February 18, 2026
The Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development (FALD) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for two prestigious in-person leadership development opportunities designed to support faculty growth, strengthen community, and build leadership capacity across the UNC School of Medicine. About the Programs Leading Transformation in Academic Medicine (LTAM) supports mid-career faculty preparing …
February 18, 2026
Harvey Lineberry, PhD, associate dean for human resources and vice president of HR coordination at the School of Medicine, will retire this summer. Harvey’s career in academic human resources began as an undergraduate at Appalachian State University, where he worked in the Provost’s Office assisting with faculty contracts. Over the years, Harvey contributed to several …