March 31, 2026
In hospitals, many patient falls occur when patients attempt to reach for their call bell or move to retrieve it. UNC School of Medicine student teams came together to collaborate on solutions through the Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice’s Design-a-thon at the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center. “Fear, disconnection, frustration, anger — these are the things …
March 30, 2026
Today, on National Doctors’ Day, we honor our physicians for showing up with heart—every day, for every patient, across North Carolina. We are deeply grateful for the care you provide, the trust you build with patients, and the leadership you bring to your teams. You are the reason UNC Health continues to be a place …
March 27, 2026
UNC Hospitals Graduate Medical Education proudly announces the graduation of the latest 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 26, 2026
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine is pleased to announce that Mary K. Estes, PhD, Distinguished Service Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology Lifetime Achievement Award.
March 25, 2026
Matt Ewend, MD, Kay M. and Van L. Weatherspoon Distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery, has been named interim chair of the department of neurosurgery. The role is a homecoming for Dr. Ewend, who served as the department’s first chair from 2010-2018. He will assume the role on May 2, 2026. He joined the UNC faculty in …
March 25, 2026
School of Medicine faculty members Lauren Burke, MD, and Tim Eckard, PhD, DPT, have been selected as faculty liaisons. Faculty liaisons are crucial members of the UNC School of Medicine alumni team, which aims to foster connections and engagement among alumni, faculty, students and friends while securing philanthropic investments to advance the goals, educational impact, …
March 25, 2026
Judy Schmidt, EdD, LCMHCA, and Meg Zomorodi, PhD, RN, have been honored as Distinguished Fellows of the National Academies of Practice (NAP). Established in 1981, the National Academies of Practice is a non-profit organization that advises government on healthcare issues. Its members, elected from various health professions, work together to promote accessible, affordable, and high-quality …
March 18, 2026
The School of Medicine’s Leader as Coach program, offered in partnership with Pyramid Resource Group, was sunset last year after the final cohort in spring 2025. After many months of planning, we are excited to announce we have created a new leadership coaching program, Practicing Coaching Skillsets (PCS), to educate participants on how to use …
March 18, 2026
Feeling stuck? Trying to make a decision? Navigating change or a tough dynamic? Want to build confidence, resilience, or shift an unhelpful pattern? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Coaching Is for Every Teammate At UNC Health, everyone has access to 1:1 leadership coaching — leaders, …
March 17, 2026
Dear UNC School of Medicine Community, As Match Day approaches, anticipation is building across the School of Medicine. This day marks the transition from student to physician in training and reflects years of learning, growth, and commitment to our patients and communities. For some members of the Class of 2026, this milestone has already arrived …
March 12, 2026
The Medical Staff Physician Excellence Committee (MSPEC) is pleased to recognize this year’s nominees and recipients of the 3rd annual Medical Staff Physician Clinical Excellence Award. Recipients (from left to right): Dr. Afsaneh Pirzadeh (Pediatrics), Dr. Jonathon Heath (Internal Medicine and Pediatrics), and Dr. Thelsa Weickert (Internal Medicine) This prestigious award celebrates UNC clinical physicians who exemplify excellence in patient care through exceptional clinical skill, …
March 11, 2026
Stephan Moll, MD, UNC Blood Research Center (BCR) member, and Steven Grover, PhD, former BRC member (now at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston) are coinvestigators on a 5-year NASA study called ‘Venous Flow’ that studies the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in zero gravity. The past finding of a jugular deep vein thrombosis …