September-October 2025 Forum
In this issue of the Forum, Board President Dev Sangvai, MD, reflects on the value of serving as a Board Member and NCMB’s accomplisments over the last year. Also, we’ve been busy with the MedBoard Matters podcast, with four new episodes, including a series of licensee interviews marking the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Find information about licensing and workforce provisions in HB67, including North Carolina’s imminent membership in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and browse public actions from July-August 2025.
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- Happy Health Literacy month: Helping patients improve their ability to understand and use health information
- Learn more: HB67 resource pages
- July-August 2025 Board Actions
- MedBoard Matters remembers Hurricane Helene
- From the President: It has been my honor to serve
- Brevard Emergency Physician appointed to NCMB
- Coming soon to North Carolina: IMLC
- Physician applicants needed for two Board Member positions
July-August 2025 Forum
In this issue of the Forum, Board President Dev. Sangvai, MD, discusses a new state law that impacts licensure and practice in NC, and we issue an urgent call for more physician applicants to serve with NCMB. Read the updated version on NCMB’s position on treatment of self and family members and listen in to Part 1 of our podcast series reflecting on last fall’s Hurricane Helene. Also, take a peek at public actions during the months of May and June.
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- From the President: Law opens new pathways to licensure | by Devdutta G. Sangvai, MD, JD, MBA
- On the podcast: Honoring Western North Carolina’s resilience in the wake of Hurricane Helene
- Physician Board Member applicants STILL needed
- May-June 2025 Board Actions
- Board updates positons on self-treatment and other topics
- Physician needed to serve with Perfusionist Advisory Committee
- Free training: using NC DAVE to accurately certify deaths
May - June 2025 digital Forum
In this issue of the Forum, Board President makes the case for changing state law to allow NCMB to recognize professional licenses issued by other US jurisdictions. Also, get the latest updates of NCMB’s end-of-life related position statements and don’t sleep on getting your application in for a physician seat with the Board.
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- Physician member needed for Perfusionist Advisory Council
- Board updates position statements related to end-of-life care
- Last chance to apply: Applications for physician Board Member slots due by Monday, June 30
- Don’t be fooled by DEA scam
- From the President: Using the right tools to get licenses issued faster | by Devdutta G. Sangvai, MD, JD, MBA
- Implementing best practices for mild TBI in NC
- March-April 2025 Board Actions Report
March-April 2025 Forum
In this issue of the Forum, learn how licensees play a critical role in determining whether physicians and PAs under investigation practiced consistent with accepted standards of care, check out NCMB’s 2024 Annual Report and accompanying video and celebrate a record year for the NCPHP scholarship fund, which supports licensees in need of financial assistance to pay for assessment or treatment. And, of course, read up on January and February Board Actions.
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- Helene supervision waivers extended
- 2024 Annual Report and video now available!
- Looking for a few good specialists: How licensees help NCMB decide quality-of-care cases
- Banner year for NCPHP Scholarship Fund fuels record year of awards
- Former Board President elected to national role
- January-February 2025 Board Actions
- Apply by June 30 to be considered for a Board Member position with NCMB
January-February 2025 digital Forum
Board President Dr. Dev. Sangvai writes on NCMB’s efforts to both protect the public and support licensees, provide feedback on the Board’s position statement on self-treatment and treatment of family members and learn about a new feature launched recently by the NC Controlled Substances Reporting System. Also, browse public actions from Nov-Dec 2024 and learn about opportunities to serve as a Board Member with NCMB.
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- Balancing Public Protection and Professional Support | by Devdutta G. Sangvai, MD, JD, MBA
- Nov-Dec 2024 Board Actions
- Call for applicants: Three physician seats available on the North Carolina Medical Board
- Comment by Feb. 28: Revised position statement on self-treatment and treatment of family
- Statewide initiative addresses system drivers of burnout
- NC CSRS adds feature to highlight pharmacy errors