January 29, 2026
Dear Teammates, Thank you for the many ways that you came together to support our patients over the last several days. As our state faced snow, ice, and bitter cold, hundreds of teammates stayed in our hospitals to ensure there was no disruption in patient care. In a true reflection of our One Great Team, …
January 22, 2026
The University of North Carolina School of Medicine (SOM) seeks a collaborative leader to serve as the Associate Dean for Admissions in the Offices of Medical Student Education (OMSE). This position reports directly to the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education. Lisa Rahangdale, who has served with significant distinction as the Associate Dean of …
January 21, 2026
The UNC School of Medicine is seeking a skilled career goal advisor (CGA) for the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology to assist and advise students who are interested in applying into ObGyn for residency. Head career goal advisors will meet with students one-on-one and in groups to help them choose Individualization phase courses and to …
January 21, 2026
The School of Medicine is soliciting a new round of applications for the Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP), a training initiative designed to support the career development of Physician-Scientist trainees near the transition to faculty positions. This program, supported by the SOM Strategic Plan, supports physician scientists at two stages: resident/fellowship level and early-stage faculty …
January 21, 2026
The Academy of Educators (AOE), located within the UNC School of Medicine Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development, is now accepting applications for new faculty, staff and trainee members. Applications are due by Wednesday, April 1, at 11:59 p.m. and can be submitted online. Membership in the AOE comes with benefits including eligibility to …
January 21, 2026
Nominations can be submitted by any faculty, staff, and students from UNC SOM and surrounding AHEC sites. 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 …
January 21, 2026
For over three decades, the National Human Genome Research Institute’s Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program has advanced scholarship on the ELSI of genetics and genomics. The ELSI Congress brings together scholars who are dedicated to understanding and shaping the impact of genomic science on society, and to share research, exchange ideas, and …
January 14, 2026
Dr. Joshua Alexander, MD, will retire as chair of the UNC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His last day as chair will be July 1, 2026. After more than 30 years of service at UNC-Chapel Hill, Dr. Joshua Alexander, MD, will retire as chair of the UNC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). …
January 14, 2026
Dana M. Neutze, MD, PhD, has been named Medical Director of the Institute for Healthcare Quality Improvement. She will begin work in her new role on Feb. 2. Dr. Neutze is director of quality improvement and population health and assistant professor in the department of family medicine, and a practicing primary care physician. She came …
January 14, 2026
The UNC School of Medicine Office of Research is working to expand the number of faculty in its Faculty Collaboration Database. The database was created to facilitate the identification of faculty collaborators across the School of Medicine with a searchable interface for research interests and affiliations. All faculty are invited to submit their information, including …
January 7, 2026
David A. Zvara, M.D., will retire on Sunday, Jan. 31, and has been appointed Professor Emeritus of Anesthesiology. Dr. Zvara began his tenure at UNC Health in Nov. 2008, joining the faculty as Chair of Anesthesiology, a position he held until 2023. In 2023, Dr. Zvara assumed the role of Chief Medical Officer for UNC …
January 7, 2026
The UNC Health Marketing and Communications team will be offering multiple drop-in headshot photo sessions during the month of February for physicians, advanced practice providers (AuDs, CRNAs, CNMs, CNSs, CPPs, LCSWs, NPs, OTs, PTs, PAs, RDs, SLPs) and executives. At this time, we are unable to accommodate non-clinical faculty and other staff members at these …