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 …
January 7, 2026
Jenny Ting, PhD, William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor in Genetics, has been announced as the recipient of American Association of Immunologists’ Lifetime Achievement Award. The AAI Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed by the AAI Council upon an AAI member. This award recognizes a deserving member for a career of scientific achievement and …
January 7, 2026
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 have vacancies that will be filled during the upcoming …
December 11, 2025
The University of North Carolina School of Medicine (SOM) seeks an innovative, collaborative leader to serve as the Assistant Dean for Clinical Curriculum. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean for Curricular Affairs in the Offices of Medical Student Education (OMSE). This role was previously held by Dr. Catherine Coe. OMSE would like to …
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 …