April 3, 2025
NIH has announced a postponement of the previously scheduled May 25, 2025 implementation date for the required use of the new Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support. According to NIH’s most recent update, the implementation is postponed until further notice to support a smoother transition. NIH will issue future Guide Notices with …
March 27, 2025
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March 26, 2025
UNC School of Medicine and UNC Hospitals have created a new role of Rural Residency Faculty Liaison. Reporting directly to the Designated Institutional Official/Chief GME Officer, the Rural Residency Faculty Liaison will be responsible for leading initiatives for UNC Health for the NC GME collaborative as well as relationship building between entity hospitals to expand …
March 26, 2025
UNC Hospitals Graduate Medical Education proudly announces the graduation of the inaugural 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 20, 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires documentation of the appropriateness of qualified clinical trials for patients receiving Medicaid benefits. The attestation requires signature of the Principal Investigator, and in some cases, a Referring Physician. CMS requires that the attestation form be completed and uploaded to the patient’s medical record upon enrollment to a qualifying clinical trial. No clinical trial …
March 20, 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 Spring 2025, and the three-year terms will begin on July 1, 2025. The following committees anticipate vacancies that will be filled during the upcoming …
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, …