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September 20, 2023
Mangum Named Dermatology ACA
The Department of Dermatology has named Ytina Mangum its associate chair for administration. Mangum will begin her work in the role on Oct. 2. Mangum previously served several years as a grants and contracts manager, and, over the past 10 years, has served in the position of director of administration and finance for the Department …
September 20, 2023
SOM Core Facilities Voucher Program Funding Available
The voucher program is intended for UNC-Chapel Hill researchers from any school to apply for up to $10,000 in funding to be spent at one or more UNC School of Medicine core facilities that invoice for services. This is intended for new method development or pilot data for currently unfunded projects that also meets one …
September 20, 2023
Pumpkin Decorating Contest Returns
The School of Medicine is participating again school-wide in the annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest hosted by UNC Hospital’s Triangle West Recognition Committee and is looking for the spookiest, silliest and most creative pumpkins to help teammates celebrate the cooler temperatures and to liven up our units with a bit of seasonal fun. For non-clinical departments …
September 18, 2023
Sledge Named Clinical Research Alliance Vice President, Chief Business Officer
Michael Sledge currently serves as chief financial officer for the UNC School of Medicine, associate dean for business development and chief financial officer for UNC Faculty Physicians. He recently was named vice president and chief business officer of the UNC School of Medicine Clinical Research Alliance, a role he began work in on Sept. 18, …
September 14, 2023
Reminder: Wellbeing Resources Are Available
With two traumatic incidents in Chapel Hill in the last two and a half weeks, students and teammates may be looking for resources. Campus and community resources are available for you whenever you need them. Student Resources Counseling and Psychological Services For students who may need mental health services outside of business hours, please call …
September 13, 2023
From Dr. Burks: Introducing Forward Together 2030
Dear UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine Teammates, Physicians and APPs, Today, I am excited to announce a new strategic plan, which we are calling Forward Together 2030. The plan will guide us over the next several years and is focused on improving the experiences of two people – our patients and our teammates. …
September 13, 2023
Taylor Named FALD Associate Dean
Joan Taylor, PhD, has been named associate dean for faculty affairs and leadership development in the School of Medicine. Taylor currently is a professor in the Department of Pathology. Taylor will begin work in her new role on Sept. 15 and she will focus on collaboration with FALD and SOM leaders and staff to develop …
September 13, 2023
Starting Sept. 15: Masks Required for Teammates Providing Direct Patient Care at UNC Hospitals, UNC Hospitals & UNC Faculty Physicians Clinics
Based on recent increases in COVID-19 cases and the positivity rate in the community, starting Friday, Sept. 15, all teammates providing direct patient care at UNC Hospitals and its clinics, and at UNC Faculty Physicians clinics, will be required to wear a mask while providing direct patient care. Masks will remain strongly recommended for patients …
September 13, 2023
Zvara Selected to Serve as UNC Hospitals CMO
David Zvara, MD, will serve as the next chief medical officer for UNC Hospitals, effective Monday, Oct. 30. In June, UNC Hospitals announced Tom Ivester, MD, MPH, would move into a focused chief quality officer role upon the appointment of a new chief medical officer. The executive leadership restructuring will better support hospital operations as …
September 13, 2023
Alpha Omega Alpha Announces Fall 2023 Inductees
The Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society at UNC-Chapel Hill is proud to announce its fall 2023 inductees. AOA was founded in 1902 and is dedicated to a belief in improving care for all by recognizing high educational achievement, honoring gifted teaching, encouraging the development of leaders in academia and the community, supporting the …
September 13, 2023
Nielsen Appointed to NQF Diagnostic Excellence Committee
Matt Nielsen, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Urology and director of quality for UNC Faculty Physicians, has been appointed to the National Quality Forum (NQF) Diagnostic Excellence Committee, under the NQF Advancing Measurement of Diagnostic Excellence for Better Healthcare Initiative. In its report Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, the National Academy of Medicine …