North Carolina Medical Board

08/22/2025

that the Board has a guide on closing a medical practice? Find out what's involved when shutting things down. https://bit.ly/355ojTX

08/21/2025

When was the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet? Learn how to dispose of unused or expired drugs safely.

Learn how to dispose of unused or expired drugs

08/19/2025

You want to know how many doctors there are licensed in the US? The Federation of State Medical Boards has released its “Census of Licensed Physicians in the United States, 2024.” Check out the other trends. https://www.fsmb.org/u.s.-medical-regulatory-trends-and-actions/u.s.-medical-licensing-and-disciplinary-data/physician-licensure/

08/14/2025

"Care Matters" a new national public awareness campaign launched recently by the Federation of State Medical Boards spotlights the critical role state medical boards play in protecting patients and supporting quality care.

The work of state medical boards ensures that the care you count on can be trusted.

08/13/2025

Stay up on what's happening in public health with The Nation's Health's weekly quiz. It's fun and educational!

weekly public health news quiz

08/13/2025

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages.

Find information related to Vaccines and Immunizations.

08/08/2025

A case for NOT sharing blood glucose monitors from this week's CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (case based in NC).

This report describes acute hepatitis B infection in a nursing home resident who used a shared glucometer that was also used on a resident with chronic hepatitis B.

08/05/2025

A new study has linked 172 different diseases, including dementia, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease to poor sleep patterns. Of those diseases, 92 of them had over 20% of their risk correlated with poor sleep behavior.

A new study has linked 172 different diseases, which include dementia, type 2 diabetes, and Parkinson's disease, to poor sleep patterns which include inadequate and irregular sleep.

08/05/2025

Changing your supervising physician? Remember to remove your previous supervisor(s). http://www.ncmedboard.org/resources-information/professional-resources/online-services/individual-services/pa-forms

08/04/2025

Scientists have unveiled the strongest evidence yet that a combination of diet, exercise and brain training can improve thinking and memory in older Americans.

A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a heart-healthy diet, improved memory and thinking.

08/03/2025

👉 We've created a resource page for our newly minted licensees (but it is good information for ALL of our licensees really). 😉

Welcome to the North Carolina Medical Board and congratulations on your licensure! We are committed to providing you with tools that will help you be successful in your practice (and hopefully avoid any regulatory issues). The Board has compiled several resources to help you learn about and stay inf...

08/01/2025

Are you thinking about retiring but want to maintain an active license? Click to learn about your options in NC.

This page includes information and resources that can help licensees adjust their licensure status to meet their needs in retirement. Questions? Contact NCMB’s renewal coordinator at registration@ncmedboard.org or by calling 919-326-1109 x211. Options for retired physicians and PAs Learn about opt...