December 1, 2023
First Gen Fellows is a program for UNC School of Medicine medical students who were the first in their families to attend college. These students have limited outlets of support from individuals who can relate to specific challenges and barriers faced in navigating medical education. We are looking for UNC-Chapel Hill residents and faculty members …
November 29, 2023
The Program for Precision Medicine in Health Care (PPMH) recently launched a new membership structure in conjunction with its new website. Comprised of eight clinical, research, and educational initiatives, PPMH aims to advance the implementation of evidence-based precision medicine and precision health care. Prospective members should complete the membership application survey, which can also be …
November 28, 2023
An ad hoc committee has been appointed to undertake a routine review of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the leadership of its chair, Craig Cameron, PhD. The review is a standard procedure of UNC-Chapel Hill and will take place on Feb. 2. The review committee invites your input: If you would like to …
November 21, 2023
The UNC School of Medicine Office of Human Resources and Planning Office hosted guests from King’s College London in October. The guests visited a number of UNC-Chapel Hill teams to learn about the University’s operations and to share experiences from King’s College with leaders and teams across Carolina. At the School of Medicine, Associate Dean …
November 16, 2023
Gaorav Gupta, MD, PhD, has been named associate director of the UNC School of Medicine MD/PhD program. Gupta is an associate professor in the departments of radiation oncology and biochemistry and biophysics and a member of the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is also the associate chair for research in radiation oncology as well as …
November 15, 2023
The UNC School of Medicine ranks among the top medical schools per the latest American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) Graduate Questionnaire results. UNC-Chapel Hill medical degree graduates who completed the questionnaire reported high levels of student satisfaction, preparedness for residency and graduation, and satisfaction with the school’s efforts to nurture their development as physicians, …
November 14, 2023
Please join us in congratulating Shakira Henderson on her acceptance of the Deanship of the College of Nursing at the University of Florida. She will be departing Carolina at the end of this month to assume her new responsibilities, which also include serving as Associate Vice President for nursing education, practice, and research — or …
November 14, 2023
Proposals are due on Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. for the Research Capacity Building Grants RFA from Novant Health, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, UNC Health and the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine. More information is available at this link. As described in the RFA, please recognize that letters of support and meaningful assistance …
November 7, 2023
David Peden, MD, MS, has been named chief research officer of the UNC School of Medicine Clinical Research Alliance. He will begin his work in the role immediately. He also serves as interim director of the CRA. Among his roles, Peden also serves as the senior associate dean for translational research for the School of …
November 7, 2023
The Center for Health Innovation of UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine has released a request for proposals for the 2024 Innovation Pilot Awards. All UNC School of Medicine and UNC Health employees from any owned entity are eligible to apply. Applications are due Jan. 16, 2024. As many as four awards of …
November 2, 2023
We had stellar pumpkins competing for this year’s Triangle West Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Check out a photo gallery of the submissions here! Congratulations to the winners! Chapel Hill (UNC School of Medicine and UNC Hospitals) Triangle West Recognition Committee’s Selection: Rapunzel from SOM Department of Neurosurgery UNC Hospitals Leader’s Selection: Just Desserts and Burger from …
October 20, 2023
The Education Data Warehouse (EDW) project team has spoken to 48 individuals across School of Medicine departments and divisions, as well as representatives from UNC Health ISD and UNC ITS to gather requirements, document how data are currently being used, and identify opportunities for improvement. The insights gathered will help inform the approach for future …