April 12, 2023
The dates for the 2023 UNC Health teammate engagement survey are set for June 6 – 20. UNC Health entities across the state will participate in the survey. To help promote participation, managers are asked to designate a teammate(s) for their work unit, department or functional area to be part of the survey squad (formerly …
April 6, 2023
Nancy Thomas, MD, PhD, Irene and Robert Alan Briggaman Distinguished Professor has announced that she will step down as the chair of the Department of Dermatology effective May 1. Thomas has served as the department’s chair for six years and has overseen improvements in patient care, education and research. “I am deeply appreciative of the …
March 30, 2023
UNC Health Physicians, Today, March 30, we celebrate National Doctors’ Day. Thank you to all our physicians across UNC Health for your commitment to our patients, teammates and communities! While the mechanics of delivering healthcare are challenging, we believe strongly that your work and your service to our state is incredibly valuable. We hope you …
March 23, 2023
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March 22, 2023
David Zvara, MD, has announced that he will step down as chair of the Department of Anesthesiology, a role he has held since 2008. A search committee led by Stephanie Davis, MD, chair of the Department of Pediatrics, will begin work soon on finding the department’s next chair and Zvara will remain in his role …
March 16, 2023
The UNC School of Medicine community came together in 2018 to brainstorm and propose goals for the school’s future and to create the Forward Together strategic plan. The plan was implemented in 2019 and it outlines a path for school to reach its goal of becoming the nation’s leading public school of medicine. “Since the …
March 16, 2023
Lawrence Marks, MD, Sidney K. Simon Distinguished Professor of Oncology Research, will step down from his role as chair of the UNC School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology on July 1. Marks has held the role for 15 years. Effective July 1, Marks will become the school’s assistant dean for organizational health and quality. …
March 14, 2023
Executive Dean Cristy Page, MD, MPH, spoke at a sold out International Women’s Day event on March 8 hosted by Inspiration lab, a Wilmington-based business organization for women. In her remarks, Page emphasized the value of leaders following their passions to make an impact, the importance of achieving equity in healthcare, and helping to train …
March 9, 2023
Catherine L. Coe, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine, will serve as the UNC School of Medicine’s assistant dean for clinical curriculum beginning on March 20. In the role, Coe will oversee clinical educational activities across all four years of the curriculum in the Offices of Medical Student Education. Coe will ensure …
March 2, 2023
Aaron Olsen, MBA, began serving as the interim associate chair for administration for the Department of Orthopaedics on March 1. Olsen currently serves as the ACA for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and will continue to serve in that role while assisting the Department of Orthopaedics. Former Department of Orthopaedics ACA Philip Clark, …
February 23, 2023
On Thursday, March 2, a new UNC Hospitals Intranet will be available to all teammates. The new Intranet features an updated layout, integration with Microsoft OneDrive, and easy access via mobile devices on the web or using the Microsoft SharePoint app. Teammates are encouraged to take a tour of the new intranet or visit other …
February 20, 2023
The UNC Health Marketing and Communications team is offering multiple photo sessions during the month of March for physicians, advanced practice providers (AuDs, CRNAs, CNMs, CNSs, CPPs, LCSWs, NPs, OTs, PTs, PAs, RDs, SLPs) and executives. At this time, the team is unable to accommodate residents, fellows, non-clinical faculty and other teammates at these sessions …