April 16, 2025
Dawn Morriston has joined the Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development (FALD) as the Director of Faculty Advancement. Dawn was previously in the Department of Family Medicine where she oversaw their Faculty Development Fellowship and assisted with APT processes. What does the Director of Faculty Advancement do? The Director of Faculty Advancement plays a …
April 16, 2025
The UNC School of Medicine Accelerate Forward Together education pillar team is inviting SOM faculty members to apply for grants in three areas: Curricular Innovation, Pilot Funding, and Educator Professional Development. Please click the link for additional information on the objectives, activities and pillar measures for the education pillar.
April 16, 2025
The Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP) is taking applications for the 2025-2026 cohort. LAMP is specially designed for early career faculty in the SOM to provide education, guidance, and coaching around strategic career planning, navigating SOM finance processes and promotion (APT) structures, and interpersonal skills that boost success.
April 9, 2025
Don Budenz, MD, MPH, Kittner Distinguished Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology, has announced he will be stepping down in Fall 2026. Dr. Budenz joined UNC School of Medicine as chair of ophthalmology in 2011. Prior to his time at UNC, he spent 17 years as professor of ophthalmology, epidemiology, and public health at Bascom Palmer …
April 9, 2025
An ad hoc committee has been appointed to undertake a routine review of the UNC Department of Radiology and the leadership of its chair, Maureen Kohi, MD, FSIR, FCIRSE, FAHA. The review is a standard procedure of UNC-Chapel Hill and will take place on June 24. The review committee invites your input: If you would …
April 3, 2025
The Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development (FALD) is excited to announce the “Leadership Starts With Me” Visiting Professorship—an initiative designed to bring distinguished speakers to campus and enhance leadership development within the UNC School of Medicine. Why Apply? The selected department will receive: A customized faculty development opportunity tailored to their needs Up …
April 3, 2025
NIH has announced a postponement of the previously scheduled May 25, 2025 implementation date for the required use of the new Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support. According to NIH’s most recent update, the implementation is postponed until further notice to support a smoother transition. NIH will issue future Guide Notices with …
March 27, 2025
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March 26, 2025
UNC School of Medicine and UNC Hospitals have created a new role of Rural Residency Faculty Liaison. Reporting directly to the Designated Institutional Official/Chief GME Officer, the Rural Residency Faculty Liaison will be responsible for leading initiatives for UNC Health for the NC GME collaborative as well as relationship building between entity hospitals to expand …
March 26, 2025
UNC Hospitals Graduate Medical Education proudly announces the graduation of the inaugural cohort of the GME Leadership Academy. This milestone marks the culmination of a transformative leadership development journey, equipping participants with the skills and insights necessary to enhance their impact within medical education and beyond. Created and instructed by Julie Seger, the GME Leadership Academy …
March 20, 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires documentation of the appropriateness of qualified clinical trials for patients receiving Medicaid benefits. The attestation requires signature of the Principal Investigator, and in some cases, a Referring Physician. CMS requires that the attestation form be completed and uploaded to the patient’s medical record upon enrollment to a qualifying clinical trial. No clinical trial …
March 20, 2025
Standing Committees of the Faculty of the School of Medicine shall assist and advise the Dean in the areas of education, research, health care, and administration. The election will launch in Spring 2025, and the three-year terms will begin on July 1, 2025. The following committees anticipate vacancies that will be filled during the upcoming …