March 11, 2025
Dear UNC SOM Community, As interviews conclude and rank lists are finalized, the anticipation for Match Day is quickly rising. For some, Match Day will mark the realization of a lifelong dream, securing a spot in the specialty or program they have aspired to for years. For others, the news inside the envelope may not …
March 11, 2025
The UNC School of Medicine will implement two cost monitoring processes that were effective during the pandemic. A labor review committee (LRC) and a major campus unit (MCU) expense approval process will be in place at the beginning of April and will focus on FY26 cost savings. The LRC will focus on evaluating new unbudgeted …
March 6, 2025
Teammates, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback on our system’s organizational values. We used your input to “refresh” our values and are excited to share them with you. We introduced our four values in 2019 under ONE UNC Health: One Great Team, Carolina Care, Leading the Way and It Starts with Me. These values are critical in driving who we are – and …
March 6, 2025
Kenan Penaskovic, MD, has been selected to serve as interim chair of the Department of Psychiatry. He will assume the role on March 24 from Samantha Meltzer-Brody, MD, MPH, who was announced earlier this year as the new executive dean for the School of Medicine. Dr. Penaskovic currently serves as assistant dean of student affairs …
March 5, 2025
The Selection Committee for the Norma Berryhill Distinguished Lecturer invites nominations for the 2025 Lecturer. This prestigious honor recognizes a faculty member whose contributions have brought distinction to the School of Medicine and exemplify the spirit of collegiality and excellence that Norma Berryhill championed. The Norma Berryhill Distinguished Lecture is a cornerstone of our community, …
March 5, 2025
Jen Jen Yeh, MD, has been appointed as an Assistant Dean for Translational Research in the UNC School of Medicine Office of Research. In this role, Dr. Yeh will bring her extensive experience in clinical and translational research to advance UNC’s mission of bridging scientific discovery with patient care. A Professor of Surgery and Pharmacology, …
March 3, 2025
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February 26, 2025
Effective Feb. 27, all SOM users have access to Adobe Acrobat Sign for the documents requiring e-signatures for administrative purposes. Usage of Adobe Acrobat Sign will enhance our efficiency and streamline administrative processes. SOM users can access the tool from https://med.unc.edu/adobesign. SOM IT is organizing training to help our users learn and adapt this new tool, training …
February 20, 2025
Dr. Butch Uejima, Former Chair of the Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and Chief Medical Officer at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Delaware, as well as Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, delivered an inspiring lecture about what it takes to be a good leader, leaving attendees with valuable takeaways …
February 19, 2025
Director for Continuous Quality Improvement and Accreditation UNC School of Medicine has an immediate opportunity to fill the administrative role of Faculty Director for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Accreditation. Reporting to the Vice Dean of Academic Affairs, the Director will be responsible for documenting continuous quality improvement initiatives, developing processes for monitoring compliance with …
February 19, 2025
An ad hoc committee has been appointed to undertake a routine review of the UNC Department of Urology and the leadership of its chair, Matthew Nielsen, MD, MS, FACS. The review is a standard procedure of UNC-Chapel Hill and will take place on May 1. The review committee invites your input: If you would like to submit written …
February 6, 2025
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 …