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Thank you to all who stood for election in 2026 and special thanks to all who voted!  We had a 32% response rate. Please join us in congratulating those who were elected to seats on the following committees: Admissions Committee Cody Deen, MD – Department of Medicine Marsha Russell, MD...

The Translational Team Science Award (TTSA) program supports the development of new interdisciplinary teams of basic science and clinical investigators at UNC School of Medicine. The program fosters collaborative, translational research that bridges basic and clinical disciplines and may include studies using human subjects, tissues, cellular systems, or animal models. These...

Position Summary The University of North Carolina School of Medicine seeks an accomplished, collaborative, and strategic academic leader to serve as Vice Dean for Education. Reporting to the Executive Dean, the Vice Dean for Education provides strategic leadership and oversight for the School of Medicine’s education enterprise in support of...

Do you know an educator who inspires students, mentors trainees, or makes a lasting impact in the classroom or clinical learning environment? The UNC School of Medicine Academy of Educators (AOE) invites nominations for its Teaching Awards, which recognize excellence in medical and biomedical education. These awards celebrate outstanding teaching...

On March 16, all SOM teammates will receive an email link from Press Ganey inviting them to provide feedback on leadership engagement and, for clinical teammates, patient safety. The deadline for completing the survey is April 12. What to expect, depending on your work assignment: Basic science faculty and all...

Position Description The University of North Carolina School of Medicine (SOM) seeks an innovative, collaborative leader to serve as the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the Offices of Medical Student Education. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs provides...

Departments across the UNC School of Medicine are invited to apply for the Leadership Starts With Me Visiting Professorship, an initiative led by the Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development (FALD) to strengthen faculty leadership capacity, foster cross-department collaboration, and support professional growth across the institution. This program provides...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...