UNC Health CEO steps down to focus on family, building new children's hospital

UNC Health CEO steps down to focus on family, building new children's hospital

Dr. Wesley Burks, CEO of UNC Health and Dean of UNC School of Medicine, has announced his resignation to dedicate more time to his family and the advancement of North Carolina Children's hospital.

Dr. Wesley Burks to step down from UNC Health, School of Medicine roles | UNC-Chapel Hill

Dr. Wesley Burks, UNC Health CEO and dean of the UNC School of Medicine, will step down from his roles to focus more efforts on the development of North Carolina Children’s, as well as spend more time with his family and tend to a family member’s increasing health needs. His last day in his current roles will be Sept. 1, 2025. Burks has served as CEO and dean since December 2018. His prior roles at UNC-Chapel Hill included executive dean for UNC…

UNC Health CEO, School of Medicine Dean Dr. Wesley Burks Stepping Down in September

A major figure in North Carolina and UNC’s medical community is preparing for a new chapter. The UNC Health system announced Tuesday its chief executive officer and the UNC School of Medicine’s dean Dr. Wesley Burks will step down on Sept. 1 after serving in those respective roles since Dec. 2018. Burks cited his need to aid a family member with health challenges and plan to shape the development of the North Carolina Children’s hospital project…