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Aug 24 2017

Getting to know the people of the NC Medical Board: Ralph W. Walker, JD

APPOINTED 2014 | RETIRED JUDGE | PUBLIC MEMBER | GREENSBORO, NC Q: Why did you want to serve on the Medical Board? A: My… Read More…
Aug 24 2017

Faculty needed for upcoming controlled substances CME panel sessions

NCMB and Wake AHEC have obtained grant funding to develop a statewide series of panel discussions on responsible opioid… Read More…
Aug 24 2017

Workshop aims to reenergize physicians

Anne Micheaux Akwari is a Durham physician and attorney who develops personalized solutions for physicians seeking to… Read More…
Aug 24 2017

FAQs: The STOP Act of 2017

NCMB has received numerous calls and emails from licensees seeking guidance about various provisions of the state’s new… Read More…
Aug 24 2017

Your “quick start” guide to the STOP Act of 2017

This June, Gov. Roy Cooper signed the Strengthen Opioid Misuse Prevention (STOP) Act of 2017 into law. The Act is intended… Read More…
Aug 24 2017

Physician Burnout: A Coach’s Perspective

“I don’t know how much longer I can keep doing this.” “I used to care so deeply but now I barely care at all.”… Read More…
Aug 24 2017

New structure, name for PA advisory body

The Board voted in March to restructure the group that advises NCMB on matters related to physician assistants to allow… Read More…
Aug 24 2017

Revised opioids investigative criteria now in effect

New investigative criteria for NCMB’s Safe Opioids Prescribing Initiative (SOPI) took effect July 1, expanding the… Read More…
Aug 24 2017

Keeping your contact information accurate (and current)

Did you know that NCMB licensees are required by law to keep current mailing and email addresses on file with the Board?… Read More…
Aug 24 2017

NCMB finalizes leadership team for 2017-2018

The Board approved its leadership team, known as the Executive Committee, for the 2017-2018 operating year during the July… Read More…