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 …
March 11, 2026
Thank you to all who stood for election in 2026 and special thanks to all who voted! We had a 32% response rate. Please join us in congratulating those who were elected to seats on the following committees: Admissions Committee Cody Deen, MD – Department of Medicine Marsha Russell, MD – Department of Pediatrics Abby …
March 11, 2026
The Translational Team Science Award (TTSA) program supports the development of new interdisciplinary teams of basic science and clinical investigators at UNC School of Medicine. The program fosters collaborative, translational research that bridges basic and clinical disciplines and may include studies using human subjects, tissues, cellular systems, or animal models. These awards provide early planning support …
March 11, 2026
Position Summary The University of North Carolina School of Medicine seeks an accomplished, collaborative, and strategic academic leader to serve as Vice Dean for Education. Reporting to the Executive Dean, the Vice Dean for Education provides strategic leadership and oversight for the School of Medicine’s education enterprise in support of its mission to improve the …
March 4, 2026
Do you know an educator who inspires students, mentors trainees, or makes a lasting impact in the classroom or clinical learning environment? The UNC School of Medicine Academy of Educators (AOE) invites nominations for its Teaching Awards, which recognize excellence in medical and biomedical education. These awards celebrate outstanding teaching and highlight the critical role …
March 4, 2026
Position Description The University of North Carolina School of Medicine (SOM) seeks an innovative, collaborative leader to serve as the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the Offices of Medical Student Education. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs provides leadership for all student affairs …
February 27, 2026
Departments across the UNC School of Medicine are invited to apply for the Leadership Starts With Me Visiting Professorship, an initiative led by the Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development (FALD) to strengthen faculty leadership capacity, foster cross-department collaboration, and support professional growth across the institution. This program provides departments with the opportunity to …
February 25, 2026
Benjamin Frankfort, MD, PhD, has been appointed chair of the Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Frankfort will succeed David Fleischmann, MD, MS, who has served as interim chair since November 2025. He will officially begin his role on July 20. Dr. Frankfort joins the School of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine, where he is Professor …
February 24, 2026
The UNC School of Medicine is seeking a Foundation Phase Academic Coach (FPAC) to provide academic coaching to MD students during their pre-clinical years. Applicants should be practicing physicians with a passion for coaching and supporting students, including struggling learners. The FPAC role involves working as part of an integrated team in the Office of …