March 23, 2023
Wakebrook Campus Update
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March 22, 2023
Zvara to Step Down as Anesthesiology Chair in 2024
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
Forward Together Successes Continue to Grow
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
Marks to Step Down as Radiation Oncology Chair
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
Page Speaks at International Women’s Day Event
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
Coe to Serve as Assistant Dean for Clinical Curriculum
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
Olsen to Serve as Interim ACA for Orthopaedics
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
New Intranet Debuts March 2
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
Physicians, APPs, Executives: Upcoming Headshot Photo Sessions
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 …
February 16, 2023
BE AWARE: Multiple ‘Spoofing’ Text Messages Reported Impersonating UNC Health Executives
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
Clark Leaving Orthopaedics, Joining University of Nevada, Reno
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
2023 SOM Faculty Meeting Recording and Photos
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Faculty Meeting. View a recording of the program and photos from the event.