Jamie Williams, Author at Newsroom

This week marks the beginning of medical school for the UNC School of Medicine’s Class of 2019. Over the next four years, their experiences both in Chapel Hill, across North Carolina and even across the world will prepare them to practice medicine in an ever-changing health care landscape. But before all that, the class gathered for orientation. We spoke to several students about why they chose UNC and what they are most excited about on the first day of their medical school journey.

Scott Trott will assume the role of Vice President of Managed Care for the UNC Health Care System effective immediately. Read a memo from John Lewis, CFO, UNC Health Care System, for more information.

Bill Roper, MD, MPH, Dean of the UNC School of Medicine, addresses the Class of 2015 / Photo by Joel Friedman

On Saturday, May 9, the UNC School of Medicine Class of 2015 gathered with faculty, friends and family members in Memorial Hall for this year's commencement ceremony. The 183-member class selected Myron Cohen, MD, director of UNC’s Institute for Global Health & Infectious Diseases, as its commencement speaker.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Physician Assistant (PA) program began accepting student applications on April 22, for the first class of students to enroll in January 2016. The UNC PA Program represents UNC’s commitment to help address the current and projected health-care needs of the citizens of North Carolina, especially in underserved communities.

Four UNC School of Medicine students detail the different paths that led them to Match Day.

Jerylyn (Jeri) Williams, MBA, CIA, CHC will join UNC Health Care on Feb. 16, 2015 as Chief Audit and Compliance Officer.

On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the UNC School of Medicine honored seven outstanding nurses with Nursing Recognition Awards.

Phlebotomy Training for Clinical Research Staff covers the basics of drawing blood for research coordinators faced with this responsibility, but with little to no experience.

Read about transportation on demand options for School of Medicine and UNC Hospitals employees.

Chapel Hill Transit will provide Tar Heel Express shuttle service on Friday, Nov. 14, for the UNC men’s basketball game against NCCU, scheduled for 8 p.m. at the Dean E. Smith Center.

Author Archives: Jamie Williams

UNC School of Medicine Welcomes the Class of 2019

Trott named Vice President of Managed Care

School of Medicine Celebrates Class of 2015

UNC Physician Assistant Program Now Accepting Student Applications

Match Day: A Dream Fulfilled

Williams Named Chief Audit and Compliance Officer

Congratulations to Nursing Recognition Award winners

New course teaches phlebotomy basics

Transportation on demand services available for employees

Tar Heel Express shuttles to UNC men’s basketball game Nov. 14