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AOE Essentials Call for Content Creators

September 27, 2023
Academy of Educators Essentials is an onboarding package for UNC SOM faculty that reviews the basics of teaching. The initial seven modules have been successful in providing asynchronous faculty development for those across the state. The AOE is planning to start work on AOE Essentials 3.0 and topics will include:...

Inaugural Pathways Cohort Named

September 25, 2023
The Pathways Program of the Executive Dean’s Office administrative team is an eight month program designed to prepare potential School of Medicine staff leaders for success. The twenty staff members in the group were nominated by their leaders and chosen by committee review. The inaugural participants are (in alphabetical order):...

Phishing/Employment Fraud Campaign

September 25, 2023
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Mangum Named Dermatology ACA

September 20, 2023
The Department of Dermatology has named Ytina Mangum its associate chair for administration. Mangum will begin her work in the role on Oct. 2. Mangum previously served several years as a grants and contracts manager, and, over the past 10 years, has served in the position of director of administration...

SOM Core Facilities Voucher Program Funding Available

September 20, 2023
The voucher program is intended for UNC-Chapel Hill researchers from any school to apply for up to $10,000 in funding to be spent at one or more UNC School of Medicine core facilities that invoice for services. This is intended for new method development or pilot data for currently unfunded...

Pumpkin Decorating Contest Returns

September 20, 2023
The School of Medicine is participating again school-wide in the annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest hosted by UNC Hospital’s Triangle West Recognition Committee and is looking for the spookiest, silliest and most creative pumpkins to help teammates celebrate the cooler temperatures and to liven up our units with a bit of...

Sledge Named Clinical Research Alliance Vice President, Chief Business Officer

September 18, 2023
Michael Sledge currently serves as chief financial officer for the UNC School of Medicine, associate dean for business development and chief financial officer for UNC Faculty Physicians. He recently was named vice president and chief business officer of the UNC School of Medicine Clinical Research Alliance, a role he began...

Reminder: Wellbeing Resources Are Available

September 14, 2023
With two traumatic incidents in Chapel Hill in the last two and a half weeks, students and teammates may be looking for resources. Campus and community resources are available for you whenever you need them. Student Resources Counseling and Psychological Services For students who may need mental health services outside...

From Dr. Burks: Introducing Forward Together 2030

September 13, 2023
Dear UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine Teammates, Physicians and APPs, Today, I am excited to announce a new strategic plan, which we are calling Forward Together 2030. The plan will guide us over the next several years and is focused on improving the experiences of two people –...

Taylor Named FALD Associate Dean

September 13, 2023
Joan Taylor, PhD, has been named associate dean for faculty affairs and leadership development in the School of Medicine. Taylor currently is a professor in the Department of Pathology. Taylor will begin work in her new role on Sept. 15 and she will focus on collaboration with FALD and SOM...

Starting Sept. 15: Masks Required for Teammates Providing Direct Patient Care at UNC Hospitals, UNC Hospitals & UNC Faculty Physicians Clinics

September 13, 2023
Based on recent increases in COVID-19 cases and the positivity rate in the community, starting Friday, Sept. 15, all teammates providing direct patient care at UNC Hospitals and its clinics, and at UNC Faculty Physicians clinics, will be required to wear a mask while providing direct patient care. Masks will...

Zvara Selected to Serve as UNC Hospitals CMO

September 13, 2023
David Zvara, MD, will serve as the next chief medical officer for UNC Hospitals, effective Monday, Oct. 30. In June, UNC Hospitals announced Tom Ivester, MD, MPH, would move into a focused chief quality officer role upon the appointment of a new chief medical officer. The executive leadership restructuring will...