October 2, 2026
TraCS K12 Program Accepting Applications
The Gene Orringer Junior Faculty Career Development Program (TraCS K12) is now accepting applications for positions beginning July 1, 2027.
Category: Education
September 16, 2026
Digital Accessibility Easy Buttons
The School of Medicine Instructional Technology team is hosting another Digital Accessibility Easy Buttons training on September 23, 2:00 PM-3:00 PM, where you can learn more about digital accessibility compliance and the steps to make your content more accessible. Registration is required for this training. A zoom link will be sent to you the day before the event.
September 2, 2026
One Year Later: PRISM Strengthens Pathways to Research and Medicine
PRISM, a UNC School of Medicine and BioSTAR initiative, offers “Bright Futures in Science and Medicine” for recent graduates. One year after its launch, PRISM is building on its early success and welcoming a new class of aspiring scientists and physician-scientists.
April 8, 2026
Hadar Departing Neurosurgery Department After 25 Years
Eldad Hadar, MD, clinical professor and vice chair of the department of neurosurgery, is leaving after nearly 25 years with UNC Health to join the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Since joining UNC in 2001, he has played a major role in shaping the department of neurosurgery, fostering collaboration and clinical innovation while helping train the next generation of physicians.
December 12, 2025
Training for Triumph: How UNC Health Prepares Fort Bragg Soldiers for The Battlefield
The Carolina MEdIC program at UNC Health offers North Carolina-based military medics, nurses, and physicians on-the-job training in the emergency department, as well as the burn and surgical units at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
April 3, 2025
PRISM: UNC School of Medicine and BioSTAR Launch Postbac Research Program
PRISM, a UNC School of Medicine and BioSTAR initiative, offers "Bright Futures in Science and Medicine" for postbac students. Apply by May 1 (Summer) or July 1 (Fall) 2025!
March 20, 2025
UNC Audiology Professor Awarded Outstanding Educator Award
UNC-Chapel Hill Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences Dr. Stephanie Sjoblad was recently awarded the Outstanding Educator Award from the American Academy of Audiology. The award is given by asking colleagues, friends, and mentees in their professional circles to nominate colleagues who deserve recognition for outstanding service to audiology and the hearing sciences.
July 24, 2024
UNC Academy of Educators Seeks Applications for FLAGship Program
The AOE website has more information, including how to apply. Applications are due August 16th.
June 19, 2024
TarHeal Wellness Podcast Highlights Headspace App Access to UNC Health Employees
Headspace, the popular wellness app, is available to UNC Health Employees, a partnership highlighted in a two-part episode of the TarHeal Wellness podcast exploring the partnership and available resources, including evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and family support.
June 19, 2024
Academy of Educators Names 2023-24 Teaching Award Recipients
The Academy of Educators, housed within the School of Medicine’s Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development, has recognized 27 faculty and trainee members with teaching awards.
May 15, 2024
University Libraries New Website Launch on May 14
The University Libraries has a new website: https://library.unc.edu/health-sciences/ Because the new site is designed to be more intuitive for first-time users, some resources and service requests on the Health Sciences Library's web site might be in different places. Existing website links are now redirecting to the appropriate page on the new site.
May 15, 2024
Four Scholars Named to Physician Scientist Training Program
Brooke Matson, Jeremy Meier, Brittany Raffa, and Shivani Sud will receive support from the UNC School of Medicine Physician Scientists Training Program to cultivate their careers as translational clinical scientists.