December 2, 2021
Dr. Matt Ewend shares updates on how the UNC School of Medicine and UNC Health are preparing for the Omicron COVID variant, a Q&A with UNC experts, and more information about next steps.
December 2, 2021
Dr. Cristy Page and team have received nearly $13 million in federal funding over the past three years, and the team’s latest funding boost will help train new physicians and dentists in underserved areas.
December 2, 2021
The UNC School of Medicine aims to foster a sense of belonging among its community in Chapel Hill and across North Carolina, including all cultures and religions, and works to celebrate and support diversity that reflects all of the populations it serves.
December 2, 2021
Dr. Jill A. Fisher of the UNC Center for Bioethics and the UNC Department of Social Medicine will speak on how social inequalities are exacerbated during the U.S. drug approval process.
December 2, 2021
This was the first year that the School of Medicine participated in the WES. Eligible staff and non-physician faculty provided feedback with an overall participation rate of 61.9%. A physician engagement survey is set for 2022.
December 2, 2021
Jennifer Wu, MD, MPH, has been appointed Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. Her new role begins Jan. 1, 2022.
December 1, 2021
On Wednesday, UNC Health experts David Wohl, and Melissa Miller met with the media to answer questions and offer their expertise regarding what we know so far about the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
December 1, 2021
Cephus Simmons graduated in 2012 with a Master’s in Radiologic Science from the Division of Radiologic Science within the UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Allied Health Sciences. A 25-year career in the radiology field cultivated his affinity for innovative problem-solving, leading to his most recent endeavor - the launch of SealCath and a shift to full-time business owner.
December 1, 2021
Department of Allied Health Sciences Audiology students Alyssa Fischer and Ryan Sprouse received a check for $5,000 as the winner of the 2021 ADA Student Business Plan competition.
December 1, 2021
Khalilah Johnson, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy in the Department of Allied Health Sciences in the UNC School of Medicine. The $250,000 grant will support her project, Disrupting the Cycle of Inaccessible Healthcare and Community Supports for Minoritized People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
December 1, 2021
The Eshelman Institute for Innovation is pleased to announce that we are now accepting pre-proposals for our 2022 annual grant cycle! Please note that all faculty and staff at UNC-Chapel Hill are eligible to apply.
December 1, 2021
Dr. Martha Fairbanks Perry, MD, has been named Director of Outpatient Quality and Safety for UNC Children’s Hospital. This position will report directly to The Chief Quality Officer for UNC Children’s and Vice Chair for Quality and Safety for the Department of Pediatrics. This appointment reflects Dr. Perry’s continued commitment to serve as a leader in all aspects of outpatient quality and safety in the UNC Children’s service line.