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Advancing human health through a tripartite mission of education, research and patient care. The four pillars of our SOM: Accelerate Forward Together strategic plan will help us achieve our goal of becoming the nation’s leading public school of medicine.

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Health Sciences Leads the Way in Teaching, Research and Patient Care

Students in the UNC Department of Health Sciences graduate to become health leaders focused on positive change, researchers generating knowledge to inform practice and policy, and providers improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

[Learn more about the UNC Department of Health Sciences](https://www.med.unc.edu/feature/)

Welcome to the UNC School of Medicine

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Advancing human health through a [tripartite mission](https://www.med.unc.edu/about/#mission) of education, research and patient care. The four pillars of our [SOM: Accelerate Forward Together](https://www.med.unc.edu/strategicplan) strategic plan will help us achieve our goal of becoming the nation’s leading public school of medicine.

[Educate Future Scientists and Providers](https://www.med.unc.edu/strategicplan/accelerate-forward-together/education/)[Develop Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs Today](https://www.med.unc.edu/strategicplan/accelerate-forward-together/research/)[Lead Innovation in Quality Healthcare Delivery](https://www.med.unc.edu/strategicplan/accelerate-forward-together/patient-clinical-care/)[Value and Develop Our People](https://www.med.unc.edu/strategicplan/accelerate-forward-together/people/)

Medical Education Opportunities

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[Medical Doctor (MD)](https://www.med.unc.edu/md/)   |   [Medical Science Degrees (PhD, MS)](https://www.med.unc.edu/oge/)   |  [Additional Degrees (MD/PhD, MPH, MBA)](https://www.med.unc.edu/education/additional-degrees/)   |   [Health Sciences](https://www.med.unc.edu/healthsciences/)

Introducing New Leaders

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Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody will serve as the UNC School of Medicine’s new Executive Dean and Dr. Azita G. Hamedani will serve as the President of UNC Faculty Physicians and Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs.

[Introducing New Leaders](https://news.unchealthcare.org/2025/01/unc-school-of-medicine-and-unc-health-appoint-physicians-meltzer-brody-and-hamedani-to-key-leadership-roles/)

Hear from us Our Stories

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Healing with Heart: UNC School of Medicine Pediatric Orthopaedics & Higgy Bears

Thanks to the UNC School of Medicine Pediatric Orthopaedics team, a brave young patient diagnosed with scoliosis receives her first Higgy Bear—a special, comforting bear designed to provide support and reassurance throughout her medical journey.

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CAMPOS Turns 20: Helping North Carolina Doctors Care for Spanish Speaking Patients

](https://www.med.unc.edu/md/news/2024/11/campos-turns-20/)[

Twins Team Up on Cancer Research

](https://www.unc.edu/discover/twins-team-up-on-cancer-research/)[

Emergency Medicine Physician Deploys with Swift Water Rescue Team in Western NC

](https://www.med.unc.edu/emergmed/dr-luciano-deploys-with-swift-water-rescue-team-providing-vital-on-sight-assistance-in-aftermath-of-hurricane-helene/)[

UNC-Chapel Hill Research Funding Hits $1.2 Billion

](https://research.unc.edu/2024/07/18/unc-chapel-hill-research-funding-hits-new-milestone-at-1-21b/)

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    SOM Researcher's Work Contributes to Nobel Prize in Chemistry

    ](https://news.unchealthcare.org/2024/10/unc-scientists-work-contributes-to-nobel-prize-in-chemistry/)

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    Interested in medical school? Free Mini Med School sessions are scheduled at the Chapel Hill Public Library through May

    ](https://www.med.unc.edu/minimedschool/)

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    2024 Match Day: 97% Match Rate

    ](https://news.unchealthcare.org/2024/03/match-day-2024-at-the-unc-school-of-medicine/)

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    UNC Health and Duke Health Partnering to Build the First Freestanding Children's Hospital in the Carolinas

    ](https://www.ncchildrens.org/nc-childrens-world-class-care-close-to-home/)

[More News](https://news.unchealthcare.org)

Upcoming SOM Events

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    Mar252025

    Tuesday 4:00 PM

    Dr. Megan Agajanian from Stanford University Presents

    ](https://news.unchealthcare.org/event/dr-megan-agajanian-from-stanford-university-presents/)

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    Mar262025

    Wednesday 10:00 AM

    NIH Biosketch Simplified: Embracing the New Common Forms (Part 1)

    ](https://news.unchealthcare.org/event/nih-biosketch-simplified-embracing-the-new-common-forms-part-1-7/)

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    Mar262025

    Wednesday 10:00 AM

    MHI Seminar Series presents Hanrui Zhang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Medicine/Cardiology, Columbia University, New York, NY

    ](https://news.unchealthcare.org/event/mhi-seminar-series-presents-hanrui-zhang-ph-d-assistant-professor-medicine-cardiology-columbia-university-new-york-ny/)

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    Mar262025

    Wednesday 12:00 PM

    Surgical Oncology in North Carolina – Research to Practice (UNCLCN) – Free CE Credi

    ](https://news.unchealthcare.org/event/surgical-oncology-in-north-carolina-research-to-practice-unclcn-free-ce-credi/)

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    Apr22025

    Wednesday 10:00 AM

    Engagement in Research 101: Introduction to Engaging Patient & Community Partners in Research

    ](https://news.unchealthcare.org/event/engagement-in-research-101-introduction-to-engaging-patient-community-partners-in-research-4/)

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    Apr72025

    Monday 9:00 AM

    Paul A. Godley Health Equity Research Week

    ](https://news.unchealthcare.org/event/paul-a-godley-health-equity-research-week-2/)

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    Apr82025

    Tuesday 3:00 PM

    NIH Biosketch Simplified: Embracing the New Common Forms (Part 1)

    ](https://news.unchealthcare.org/event/nih-biosketch-simplified-embracing-the-new-common-forms-part-1-6/)

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    Apr82025

    Tuesday 4:00 PM

    Dr. Brian Krumm of UNC-CH presents

    ](https://news.unchealthcare.org/event/dr-brian-krumm-of-unc-ch-presents/)

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    Apr82025

    Tuesday 6:00 PM

    UNC Mini Med School

    ](https://news.unchealthcare.org/event/unc-mini-med-school-4/)

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    Apr162025

    Wednesday 10:00 AM

    Strengthening Engagement in Research: Building and Maintaining Relationships with Patient & Community Partners

    ](https://news.unchealthcare.org/event/strengthening-engagement-in-research-building-and-maintaining-relationships-with-patient-community-partners-4/)

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    All Upcoming Events

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