Announcements

Oct
272011

Thank you!

The NCMB received a tremendous response to its call for independent expert…


Oct
272011

Fines, discipline possible for some CME cases

The Board has noticed an increase in the number of licensees who…


Oct
272011

Officers chosen to lead Medical Board in 2012

The NC Medical Board has seated its Board officers for the coming…


Oct
012011

PAs and NPs may now sign death certificates

Effective October 1, physician assistants and nurse practitioners may legally complete death…


Oct
012011

Board adopts three attempt rule for exams

The NCMB has amended the administrative rules regarding proof of medical licensure…


Jul
202011

FSMB urges medical boards to move on MOL

At its recent annual meeting in Seattle, the Federation of State Medical…


Jul
202011

Janelle A. Rhyne, MD, installed as FSMB Chair

Janelle A. Rhyne, MD, who served as NC Medical Board president in…


Apr
272011

“Like” us or not, we’re on Facebook

Like Queen Elizabeth II and the White House, the NC Medical Board…


Feb
012011

Governor fills five Board seats

The North Carolina Medical Board has announced the appointment of Eleanor E.…


Feb
012011

You could be reading this online…

The North Carolina Medical Board launched a redesigned version of the email…


Nov
042010

NC DHHS calls on physicians, others to display anti-fraud poster

The NC Department of Health and Human Services has created a poster…


Nov
032010

Medical Board installs officers for 2010-2011

The NC Medical Board has seated its Board officers for the coming…


Aug
042010

DEA rules allow e-prescribing of controlled substances

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration now provides registered prescribers with the option…


Aug
032010

NCMB Public Affairs Department receives national recognition

The NCMB's Public Affairs Department recently won two awards of excellence from…


Aug
032010

A quicker path to an NC physician license

The NC Medical Board has developed an expedited path to licensure for…


May
252010

Past Board president wins national post

Janelle A. Rhyne, MD, a recent Board member and past Board president,…


May
252010

Call for applicants: Serve on the NC Medical Board

The independent panel that nominates candidates for certain seats on the NC…


Dec
312009

Board publishes official guidance on reporting malpractice, other info

The North Carolina Medical Board has published detailed guidance to assist licensees…


Dec
312009

The ‘Six Core Competencies:’ Keeping skills sharp to avoid problems

This issue of the Forum continues a special feature highlighting the ACGME's…


Dec
312009

Governor fills three NCMB seats

The NC Medical Board has announced Governor Perdue recently named Dr. Ralph…


Dec
312009

Board elects new leadership team

The NC Medical Board recently installed its officers for the coming year.…


Nov
032009

The ‘Six Core Competencies’: Evaluating licensee performance and conduct

The North Carolina Medical Board has a duty to address misconduct and…


Jul
312008

Seeking Physician to Serve on the Electrolysis Board

The North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) nominates a physician to the Governor…