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 …
February 24, 2026
An ad hoc committee has been appointed to undertake a routine review of the Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lung Biology, led by Center Director Neil Alexis, PhD. The review is a standard procedure of UNC-Chapel Hill and will take place on April 6. The review committee invites your input: If you would like …
February 21, 2026
With various elections scheduled throughout 2026, the following is a reminder of employee rights as a citizen and commitments as a team member. As a citizen of North Carolina, you have the right to express your opinions and are encouraged to participate in election and legislative processes. It is important to be mindful of the …
February 19, 2026
We are pleased to share an important leadership update for UNC Health Faculty Physicians. Effective Thursday, February 19, Dr. Amir Barzin will assume the role of Interim President of UNC Health Faculty Physicians (FP). Dr. Barzin is a trusted leader and physician whose deep commitment to our mission, our patients, and our teams has been …
February 18, 2026
The AAMC Early-Career Faculty Leadership Development Seminar will be hosted July 7-10, 2026 in Westminster, CO. The seminar will present a foundation for modeling leadership behavior, and participants will learn critical skills and strategies to assist them as they prepare for academic promotion/advancement and to identify and take advantage of leadership opportunities. Due to the content …
February 18, 2026
Jill Jemison, MBA, Associate Dean for IT and Chief Information Officer for the School of Medicine, has announced her departure to accept the role of CIO and Vice President of Integrated Technologies at Empire State University. Her final day at UNC will be March 13. Throughout her tenure, Jill fostered a culture of collaboration and …
February 18, 2026
The Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development (FALD) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for two prestigious in-person leadership development opportunities designed to support faculty growth, strengthen community, and build leadership capacity across the UNC School of Medicine. About the Programs Leading Transformation in Academic Medicine (LTAM) supports mid-career faculty preparing …
February 18, 2026
Harvey Lineberry, PhD, associate dean for human resources and vice president of HR coordination at the School of Medicine, will retire this summer. Harvey’s career in academic human resources began as an undergraduate at Appalachian State University, where he worked in the Provost’s Office assisting with faculty contracts. Over the years, Harvey contributed to several …
February 12, 2026
The School of Medicine and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a highly qualified leader to serve as its Director for the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases (IGHID). This is an internal search and is only open to faculty with primary appointments at UNC-Chapel Hill. IGHID was founded by Dr. …
February 11, 2026
The School of Medicine’s 2026 Standing Committees Election ballot is live! All SOM faculty have received an email from facultyaffairs@med.unc.edu with a link to the Standing Committees Election ballot. The deadline to vote is Feb. 26, 2026. Each year, the School of Medicine Standing Committees Election offers faculty an opportunity to participate in our medical …
February 11, 2026
The Selection Committee for the Norma Berryhill Distinguished Lecture invites nominations for the 2026 Lecturer. This prestigious honor recognizes a faculty member whose work has brought distinction to the UNC School of Medicine and who exemplifies the spirit of collegiality, mentorship, and excellence championed by Norma Berryhill. We strongly encourage faculty to nominate a deserving …