January 14, 2022
Update on COVID-19 and the Omicron Variant: Staffing, Surgical and Procedural Volumes, Therapeutics and More
Dr. Ewend shares updates on COVID-19.
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January 13, 2022
Dent to Step Down as Associate Dean for Student Affairs in June 2022
Georgette Dent, MD, has served in the role since 1998.
January 12, 2022
Update for Physicians and APPs on DHHS Transition to Electronic Death Certificates
More information on the new system, including training resources and a brief training PowerPoint, will be shared in early February.
January 6, 2022
Spring Course Format Update from Dr. Page and Dr. Wu
Please read this message from Executive Dean Dr. Cristy Page and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs Dr. Jennifer Wu regarding spring semester course formats.
January 6, 2022
Reminder: Current School of Medicine Business Travel and Gathering Guidelines
Please review the latest guidelines on domestic and international business travel as well as masking and workplace gatherings as you plan your spring semester.
January 6, 2022
Working Forward Update
The Jan. 10 Working Forward return date remains the same and leaders can use discretion to determine a date that works best for their team's return to a physical workspace.
January 6, 2022
Bogdewic named Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development
In the role, Stephen Bogdewic, PhD, will oversee future planning for the Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development.
January 5, 2022
Does Your Mask Fit?
It is more important than ever to wear a properly fitting face mask to protect yourself and others. These resources can help you identify what types of masks to wear, how to create a good fit for you, and what to know about masks and the omicron variant.
December 16, 2021
Steiner to Step Back as Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education
Beat Steiner, MD, MPH, is looking forward to staying active in medical education and student advocacy, ensuring that UNC SOM stays a leader in training students to serve communities and to narrow health inequities.
December 15, 2021
Corbett Named One of Time’s Heroes of the Year
Kizzmekia Corbett, PhD, a vaccine scientist formerly at the National Institutes of Health and UNC School of Medicine Alumna, was named one of Time magazine’s Heroes of the Year for her work on developing a COVID-19 vaccine. She is now an assistant professor at Harvard University.
December 15, 2021
Adimora Recognized for Contributions to COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines
The NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines are considered a gold standard for their accuracy and have received more than 27 million page views since launching.
December 9, 2021
Update on COVID-19 and the Omicron Variant: Stay Vigilant and Get Your Booster
Dr. Matt Ewend shares updates on COVID-19 spread, safety tips and additional resources.