April 1, 2020
Meet UNC School of Medicine’s COVID-19 Research Heroes
The UNC School of Medicine has researchers across disciplines working together to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tag: Press Releases
March 23, 2020
UNC Health’s Triangle Region to Perform Only Priority, Urgent and Emergent Procedures and Surgical Cases
UNC Health joins other major healthcare systems in the state and nation in making this very difficult decision.
March 19, 2020
System-Wide Well-Being Program Provides Mental Health and Resiliency Resources in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
The UNC System-Wide Well-Being Program is committed to providing timely resources for mental health and resiliency as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 17, 2020
UNC School of Medicine Ranked First for Primary Care for Third Straight Year
In the category of overall research, the UNC School of Medicine was ranked 23rd. The School of Medicine was ranked 3rd in family medicine, up from 4th last year. Also moving up in ranks are psychiatry, which gained one position to 19th, and internal medicine tied for the 24th spot, up from 26th last year. Obstetrics and gynecology, along with pediatrics, also made the list of top residencies in the country receiving 12th and 18th rankings, respectively.
March 13, 2020
UNC Health Enacts Heightened Restrictions for Facility Visitors, Vendors, Volunteers and Students
Community events, activities and meetings hosted at UNC Health facilities are canceled until further notice.
March 12, 2020
Medical Conferences Canceled or Changed Due to COVID-19
Like many other institutions, UNC has restricted business travel for faculty and students to hinder the spread of COVID-19. Medical conferences are following suit by canceling, postponing or moving their events online. Here is a list of resources to help you keep track of the changes. Check individual conference websites for the most up to date information.
March 3, 2020
Miller, UNC Medical Center Clinical Molecular and Microbiology Lab Featured in Media
Melissa Miller, PhD, Director of the Clinical Molecular Microbiology Laboratory, was featured in various media stories related to UNC developing a diagnostic test for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.
February 27, 2020
Thorland Appointed as System VP of Strategy Execution & Core Transformation
Maraya Thorland has been appointed as UNC Health System VP of Strategy Execution and Core Transformation. In this role, which she began Feb. 24, Maraya will partner with leaders across UNC Health to drive successful implementation of our unified system strategy. Read the full announcement from Amy Higgins.
February 27, 2020
Announcing the Five Teams Receiving Emerging Challenges Grants
The UNC School of Medicine awarded the 2019 Emerging Challenges in Biomedical Research Awards to five teams conducting basic science research in the fields of machine-learning, flaviviruses, vaping, and LPL trafficking
February 27, 2020
Adult Rapid Response calls will go silent on March 2, 2020
Starting Monday, March 2 at 7:00 am Adult Rapid Response calls at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill will no longer be announced overhead. Hospital operators will be notifying Adult Rapid Response team members of emergent situations by both Vocera and pager.
February 20, 2020
All university staff and faculty: A 2020 Employee Engagement Survey
All university employees are asked to take the 2020 Employee Engagement Survey issued by the University of North Carolina System. The closing date is February 25.
February 13, 2020
Change to pass/fail score reporting for Step 1
There is big news in medical education this week. The National Board of Medical Examiners has announced that Step 1 will become a Pass/Fail scored standardized test. This will not occur before January, 2022 and there will be a limited number of times students will be allowed to take the exam. Step 2 scores will remain numeric and will be available to be utilized in the residency selection process.