February 16, 2023
UNC Health ISD has received multiple reports of individuals or groups that are impersonating UNC Health executives via text message(s). An example message is below. Please be vigilant in responding to, or taking action in response to, text messages you receive from unfamiliar numbers.
February 1, 2023
Department of Orthopaedics Associate Chair of Administration Philip Clark, MBA, has accepted a role as the senior associate dean of administration and finance for the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine and associate chief education officer for the Renown Health System. He will leave the UNC School of Medicine on Feb. 28. Clark has …
February 1, 2023
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Faculty Meeting. View a recording of the program and photos from the event.
February 1, 2023
Valerie Tan, who currently serves as ACA for Health Sciences, will assume the role of Interim ACA for Dermatology.
January 25, 2023
Angela Smith, MD, a professor in the Department of Urology, has been named Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development associate dean. She will begin her work in the role on Feb. 1. Smith will be responsible for conceptualizing and implementing new, creative, and modernized programs, policies, and initiatives to improve the career trajectory and vitality of …
January 25, 2023
Kenan Penaskovic, MD, and Kelly Smith, MD, have been named School of Medicine assistant deans for student affairs. Penaskovic and Smith will provide leadership for all student affairs matters including career advising, academic assistance, student progress, financial aid, registration and academic events. Additionally, they will provide support, services and resources for medical students across all …
January 25, 2023
Joan Taylor, PhD, professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine has been selected to serve as Director of Faculty Advancement for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development. She will begin work in her new role on March 1. Joan Taylor, PhD In this new role, Taylor will provide leadership and development for the Faculty Affairs …
January 11, 2023
Sarah Shipp has stepped down from her role as the Department of Dermatology associate chair for administration. She will transition to becoming finance and budget manager in the School of Medicine Finance & Business Operations unit in January. Shipp took on the Department of Dermatology’s ACA role in January 2021, following her work as a …
January 6, 2023
The UNC School of Medicine launched a pilot program in early 2022 to fund professional development expenses for school staff members including the cost of courses, certificate programs, conferences and more. Following the program’s successful launch, the award program will return in January to support more professional development opportunities for staff members. Staff can visit …
December 12, 2022
Associate Dean for Finance and Business Operations Patsy Oliver has announced her plans to retire. Oliver will retire on Jan. 31, 2023, after nearly 40 years of service to the University and the School of Medicine. Oliver joined the UNC School of Medicine in 2001 and has served in many roles during her time with …
December 8, 2022
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December 8, 2022
John Andrews Distinguished Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Pharmacology Thomas Kash, PhD, has been named the new director of the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies. Kash will begin his work in the role on Jan. 1, 2023. Kash joined the UNC School of Medicine and Bowles Center as a faculty member in …