July 9, 2020
2021 University Teaching Awards nominations open
The spring 2021 awards recognize professors, staff and graduate teaching assistants at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Category: Vital Signs
July 8, 2020
Expecting the Unexpected
Myron Cohen, MD, and several colleagues in the division of infectious diseases and the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, were featured in this in-depth "Time and Tenacity" Endeavors magazine article on HIV and COVID-19 research.
July 8, 2020
Johnson Focuses on Rising Maternal Health Disparities Among Black Women
Jasmine Johnson, MD, third-year Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellow and clinical instructor in the UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, dedicates her research efforts on Black maternal health disparities and quality improvement efforts to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity.
July 8, 2020
Thomas Volunteers with Meals on Wheels in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Second-year physician assistant studies student Jessica Thomas chose to volunteer with Meals on Wheels as a part of an elective medical management course.
July 8, 2020
McGinty Leads Creation of Radiology’s Global Health Leadership Pathway for Residents
UNC's Department of Radiology offers educational track for residents with interest in global health. Katrina McGinty, MD, clinical assistant professor in the UNC Department of Radiology, initiated the creation and development of a Global Health Leadership Pathway for diagnostic and interventional radiology residents.
July 8, 2020
Nielsen Contributes to New AUA Hematuria Guidelines
The 2020 American Urological Association Guideline for Evaluation of Hematuria lays out individualized, risk-stratified recommendations to promote early identification of genitourinary cancers while minimizing harms and costs from potentially avoidable imaging and invasive testing. Matthew Nielsen, MD, professor and interim chair of the UNC Department of Urology, was a panelist and contributing author.
July 8, 2020
Consider submitting a letter of interest, CV for SOM Individualization Phase Co-Director Position
The School of Medicine seeks an eager leader with teaching experience to serve in the role of Individualization Phase Co-Director, as Dr. Peadar Noone transitions from this leadership role.
July 8, 2020
Li, Pascarella elected to UNC School of Medicine Academy of Educators Leadership
The UNC School of Medicine Academy of Educators (AOE) has elected two new members to its Leadership Council.
July 8, 2020
JAMA Surgery Scores Again with Record-Setting Impact Factor
JAMA Surgery journal scores again with another record-setting impact factor of 13.625, maintaining its status as the top surgery journal in the world and the highest ranked surgical journal in history.
July 7, 2020
Carolina Collective Launched to Meet Challenges for Fall Semester
The Carolina Collective launched an open call for creative ideas on how to meet the challenges of the upcoming fall semester, with the goal of identifying and implementing exceptional ideas.
July 7, 2020
In Remembrance of Daniel Kaufer
Daniel Ian Kaufer, MD, a professor in the department of neurology for 17 years, passed away on July 2 after a brief battle with cancer. Dr. Kaufer was a masterful clinician, prolific researcher, passionate advocate and beloved mentor. A memorial is set for July 23.
July 6, 2020
HIV and Coronavirus: Q & A with David Margolis
David Margolis, MD, director of Carolina’s HIV Cure Center, was interviewed by The Well on how HIV and SARS-CoV-2 differ, how far the science has evolved since HIV first emerged, and why he’s hopeful about a COVID-19 vaccine.