December 4, 2025
Katherine Stanley has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Faculty Physicians. She will begin work in her new role on Jan. 26. Stanley joins UNC Health after 27 years of progressively responsible roles with Duke University Health System and the Duke University School of Medicine. For 11 of those years, she has served as …
December 3, 2025
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Distinguished Medical Awards, presented by the School of Medicine’s Office of Medical Alumni Affairs. The awards are presented to alumni whose outstanding professional service and achievements bring esteem to the UNC School of Medicine. Distinguished Medical Alumni Award Brian H. Mullis, MD ‘99 Dr. Mullis completed his …
December 3, 2025
Welcome to SHARE Mentor Mixers! This program is designed to bring together leaders as mentors and mentees in a supportive environment focused on ongoing engagement and professional growth. By participating, you’ll have the chance to share knowledge, collaborate and develop meaningful connections that help retain and inspire team members. If you are a leader and …
December 3, 2025
The UNC Institute for Healthcare Quality Improvement (IHQI) is excited to announce its 2026-2027 call for concept proposals for the Improvement Scholars Program (ISP). IHQI is seeking proposals for quality improvement (QI) projects that focus on improving clinical care and outcomes for patients. ISP is a structured, experiential learning program for UNC School of Medicine and UNC Health clinicians …
November 20, 2025
The second annual Community Health Impact Awards (CHIA) was a vibrant celebration of purpose, progress, and people. Held on Oct. 23, the event brought together teammates, faculty, staff, learners, and partners from across UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine to honor those who are transforming care and strengthening communities across North Carolina. Several …
November 19, 2025
The UNC School of Medicine is excited to announce the upcoming funding opportunity for Translational Team Science Awards (TTSA), a key initiative of the SOM Strategic Plan. These awards are designed to leverage UNC’s strong culture of collaboration by fostering new interdisciplinary teams that bridge basic science and clinical research. What’s the goal? TTSA supports …
November 13, 2025
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November 13, 2025
Sherry Ross, MD, has been named the Associate Dean for Outreach Initiatives at the UNC School of Medicine. She will officially begin her new role on January 1, 2026. Dr. Ross currently serves as an associate professor and chief of the pediatric urology division. Prior to joining the Department of Urology at UNC in June …
November 13, 2025
Warren D. Taylor, MD, MHSc, has been appointed as the next Assad Meymandi Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry. He will begin his role on campus on March 1, 2026. Dr. Taylor comes to the UNC School of Medicine from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he currently serves as the James G. …
November 13, 2025
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November 13, 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 February 2026, and the three-year terms will begin on July 1, 2026.* The following committees anticipate vacancies that will be filled during the upcoming …
November 11, 2025
The following is a list of new grants awarded to SOM faculty with project start dates in October of 2025 (the awards listed have a total award amount greater than $100,000): PI Project Title Sponsor Award Amount Project Begin Date Kimani, Stephen A Phase III Adjuvant Trial Evaluating the Addition of Adjuvant Chemotherapy to Ovarian …