President's Message

Aug
032010

When doctors “drift,“ questions of competency and ethics are key

Physicians complete four years of medical or osteopathic school and, upon graduation,…


Dec
312009

A milestone for osteopathic physicians—and the NCMB

On November 18, 2009, an historic event took place at the offices…


Nov
032009

Reflections on my six-year sojourn on the North Carolina Medical Board

In July of 2003, I reported for duty to my first North…


Aug
142009

Helping licensees stay out of trouble: Yes, we do that too

The North Carolina Medical Board has often been accused of lying in…


May
152009

Protecting patients: We’re all in this together

Some think of the North Carolina Medical Board as an all-knowing organization…


Dec
312008

Will physicians lose the privilege of self regulation

“I am thrice blessed. I am blessed to be a physician, a…


Oct
312008

Supervision of midlevel practitioners: How much is enough?

On a basic level, we all know what it means to supervise…