February 13, 2020
MS1 “Principles of Medicine” Block Co-director Position Available
The Foundation Phase of the School of Medicine's curriculum seeks a co-director of the “Principles of Medicine” Block for first-year medical students for fall 2020.
Author Archives: Jamie Williams
January 30, 2020
Joyner receives Craver Professor Award
Benny L. Joyner, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Director of the UNC Clinical Skills and Patient Simulation Center, has been honored with the Craver Medical Student Teaching Award. The Craver Medical Student Teaching Award was established by UNC School of Medicine graduate Joseph M. Craver, MD, to honor outstanding teachers in internal medicine, pediatrics, and surgery who inspire and change the lives of medical students through their teaching.
January 30, 2020
A homecoming for a convergent scientist
After 16 years in Rwanda, physician and renewable energy entrepreneur Caleb King returns to his alma mater to lead the UNC Institute for Convergent Science, a partnership of the College of Arts & Sciences, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, and Innovate Carolina.
January 30, 2020
Remembering Ken Bott, Professor Emeritus, Microbiology and Immunology
Ken Bott, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Microbiology and Immunology, died on Friday, January 24, 2020 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 83.
January 23, 2020
The Head and the Heart
Todd Cohen and Jonathan Schisler — a neuroscientist and a heart researcher — began working together in 2016 after meeting for coffee in Marsico Hall. By combining their expertise in protein studies, they strive to develop a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
January 16, 2020
Remembering Dr. Jeffrey Houpt
Jeffrey L. Houpt, MD, Dean Emeritus of the UNC School of Medicine, and former CEO of UNC Health Care, passed away on January 13 at the age of 78.
January 15, 2020
UNC School of Medicine seeks Chair, Department of Neurosurgery
The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a well-qualified leader to serve as Chair for the Department of Neurosurgery.
January 15, 2020
Remembering Dr. Harvey Hamrick
Harvey Hamrick, MD, passed away January 8, 2020. Hamrick completed his medical training and residency at UNC before joining the faculty. He spent 42 years in the Department of Pediatrics, including 23 years as Director of the Pediatric Residency Training Program.
January 9, 2020
Medical Education Building Construction Update
The new Medical Education Building project replacing Berryhill Hall is underway with construction mobilization beginning this month and additional site perimeter construction fencing going up over the next several weeks.
January 9, 2020
Thomas Named Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Nathan (Nate) Thomas, PhD, has been named Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the UNC School of Medicine. Thomas will join the School of Medicine leadership effective March 16, 2020.
January 9, 2020
Dr. Robert Bashford Memorial Service
Dr. Bashford’s family invites all who knew him and were impacted by his life and work to a memorial reception on Friday, January 10. This event will be a chance for fellowship and remembrance as we honor Dr. Bashford’s memory.
January 2, 2020
Remembering Dr. Robert Bashford
Dr. Robert Bashford, Associate Dean for Rural Initiatives and former Associate Dean for Admissions at the UNC School of Medicine, has passed away. Read a message from Drs. Wesley Burks and Cristy Page.