June 25, 2025
The Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery has been selected to host this year’s Leadership Starts With Me Visiting Professorship, an initiative of the Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development (FALD). This year’s visiting professor is Carol Bradford, MD, MS, Dean of the College of Medicine and Vice President for Health Sciences at The …
June 19, 2025
Darren DeWalt, MD, MPH, has been named chair of the UNC Department of Medicine after a national search. He will begin his work in the role on July 1. DeWalt currently serves as the John R. and Helen B. Chambliss Distinguished Professor of Medicine, executive director of the UNC Institute for Healthcare Quality Improvement, and …
June 19, 2025
UNC Health has named Margaret Ann Bollmeier as its new Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO). Bollmeier will serve as president of the UNC Health Foundation and Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) for UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine. In this role, she will set the overarching strategy and vision for advancing philanthropy while providing strategic …
June 18, 2025
Eshelman Innovation, housed within the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, invites all UNC faculty to apply for the Innovative Approaches for the Understanding and Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases, a funding opportunity designed to support cutting-edge translational science in autoimmune disease research. Selected applicants will gain access to funding, expert guidance, and a dynamic ecosystem designed to …
June 16, 2025
Eshelman Innovation, housed within the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, invites all UNC faculty to apply for the Kairos Program—a unique opportunity to translate digital health research into real-world ventures. Kairos provides selected investigators with strategic guidance, mentorship, and the resources needed for venture creation. Our next sprint is scheduled to kick off in late summer …
June 12, 2025
The 2025 Evening of Scholarship, hosted by the UNC Academy of Educators (AOE) on June 5, 2025. This was a vibrant celebration of dedication, innovation, and excellence in medical education. The event brought together faculty, residents, and students to honor those who have made exceptional contributions to teaching, mentorship, and scholarly work.
June 12, 2025
Iris issue 15 now available in print! This year’s edition is a beautiful reflection of the many talents and creativity of the UNC SOM community-and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped bring it to life. If you’re local to UNC, free copies are available for pickup in the Roper 3200 – Student Portal.
June 12, 2025
The required Critical Care selective is a 4-week course designed to provide experience caring for critically/acutely ill patients during the Individualization Phase (fourth year) of the MD program curriculum. It offers a multidisciplinary educational experience of fundamental physiologic and clinical principles for the care of critically/acutely ill patients. Courses take place in critical care units, …
June 12, 2025
The Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development congratulates this year’s cohort of the Leading Transformation in Academic Medicine (LTAM) program graduates on their successful completion. LTAM will pause for a brief break and reopen for applications in Spring 2026.
June 12, 2025
The Offices of Medical Student Education (OMSE) seeks a pulmonology expert to serve as a co-director for the Homeostasis Course during the second semester of Foundation Phase. Homeostasis is the fourth medical science course in the Foundation Phase and includes nephrology and pulmonology content. This course is a 7-week course, the first 3 of which …
June 12, 2025
Jenny Maguire, MD has accepted the role of director for continuous quality improvement and accreditation. She assumed the role on June 1. In this new role, Dr. Maguire will be responsible for documenting continuous quality improvement initiatives, developing processes for monitoring compliance with accreditation standards, and overseeing the preparation and timely submission of requirements of the Liaison …
June 12, 2025
Earlier this year, the School of Medicine Constitution and Bylaws underwent a review, and the proposed revisions were voted on by faculty in late May-early June. The revised constitution and bylaws received the required majority affirmative votes, and have been passed. As was communicated to you previously via email, the School of Medicine Constitution and …