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Jenkins Named Senior Executive Director of Research Administration

February 14, 2024
Tonya Jenkins has been named senior executive director of research administration for the UNC School of Medicine. She will begin her work in the role on Feb. 19. In this role, Jenkins will create and oversee the new School of Medicine Sponsored Projects Administration Office, which will bolster the research...

Call for Faculty Nominations: Faculty Standing Committees

February 12, 2024
The following positions are open on UNC School of Medicine Faculty Standing and Promotions Committees. These committees require a commitment of three years starting in July 2024. Faculty involvement in these committees helps to shape the direction and effectiveness of our institution. A comprehensive description of the UNC School of...

Shenvi Elected UNC Academy of Educators President

January 31, 2024
The UNC Academy of Educators (AOE) is pleased to announce that Christina Shenvi, MD, PhD, MBA, was elected as its new president for 2024 – 2026. Shenvi has been a dedicated member of the AOE since 2013 and has served on the AOE leadership council since its formation in 2018....

OMSE Seeks Circulation Course Co-director

January 23, 2024
The Offices of Medical Student Education (OMSE) seeks a co-director for the cardiology block of the Circulation Course during the first semester of Foundation Phase.  Circulation is the third course in the Foundation Phase and is composed of both benign hematology and cardiology content.   The course occurs yearly, beginning...

From Dr. Burks: Announcing New Chief External Affairs Officer Kevin Howell

January 23, 2024
I’m pleased to share that Kevin Howell has accepted the position of Chief External Affairs Officer. This role was previously held by Andy Willis, who now is leading efforts on our new children’s hospital as executive chief planning and development officer. Kevin joins us from a 15-year career at NC State University...

AOE Teaching Awards Nominations Open

January 22, 2024
Any faculty, staff and students from UNC SOM and surrounding AHEC sites can submit nominations. Where appropriate, the Awards Committee recommends that awards come from peer nominations via letters from the Course Director, Faculty Course Members, and/or Department Chairs or Division Chiefs. Each nomination requires a nominating or supporting letter...

SOM Academy of Educators Accepting New Members

January 22, 2024
The Academy of Educators (AOE), located within the Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development, is now accepting applications for new faculty and resident members. Nominations are due by Monday, April 1, at 11:59 p.m. and can be submitted on the AOE website. Founded on enhancing research and scholarship toward excellence...

OMSE Seeks Individualization Phase Co-Director

January 17, 2024
Individualization Phase Co-Director  The Offices of Medical Student Education (OMSE) seeks a co-director for the Individualization Phase, which is the fourth year of the MD curriculum (clinical curriculum). This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Clinical Curriculum on behalf of the Associate Dean for Curriculum and Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education.  The new co-director will...

OMSE Seeking Social and Health Systems Instructors

January 11, 2024
Position: Social and Health Systems Instructor Description: The Office of Medical Student Education is seeking instructors (seminar leaders) for the Social and Health Systems 3 (SHS 3) course during Foundation phase. SHS 3 is taught to all medical students in Fall of second year, in weekly seminar groups. It is...

Accepting Applications for SOM Physician Scientist Training Program

January 10, 2024
The School of Medicine is soliciting the third round of applications for the Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP)– a  training initiative to support career development of Physician Scientist trainees near their transition to faculty positions. This program, supported by the SOM Strategic Plan, supports physician scientists at two stages: resident/fellowship...

A Message from Dr. Burks: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 9, 2024
Dear Teammates, Studies show that only 20 percent of a person’s health is determined by the medical care they receive. The rest is determined by countless other factors in our social environments. We know that even if we provide the most compassionate, expert care, it is nearly impossible for a...

Fisher Named Psychiatry ACA

January 9, 2024
Aaron Fisher has been named the Department of Psychiatry’s associate chair for administration. Fisher began his work in the role on Jan. 8. Fisher has been with the Psychiatry for five years, having previously served as the department’s interim ACA, as well as its director of operations and clinical director....