North Carolina Medical Board

North Carolina Medical Board The North Carolina Medical Board licenses and regulates physicians, physician assistants and certain other health care professionals.

The Medical Board exists to regulate medicine and surgery for “the benefit and protection of the people of North Carolina.”

If you are looking for news, announcements and general information about the NCMB, which licenses and regulates physicians and certain other healthcare practitioners, you are in the right place. If you have questions or concerns that need immediate attention – you want to file a license application or you’re wondering how to file a complaint, for example – Facebook isn’t the right forum. Please visit our website at www.ncmedboard.org or contact us via email or telephone. Finally, a note on how the NCMB uses Facebook:
We’re an 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., M-F kind of organization. We’ll make every effort to respond to comments promptly. Just give us a little extra time if you’re posting on nights and weekends.

04/09/2026

According to new data from the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, deliveries by C-section rose to 32.5% in 2025, which is the highest rate in a decade.

More than 100,000 people are waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Transplants rely on the generosity of organ, eye and t...
04/07/2026

More than 100,000 people are waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Transplants rely on the generosity of organ, eye and tissue donors, and there are not enough donors to meet the need. https://donatelife.net/donation/

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), more than 11% of U.S. adults currently have some type of cardiovascul...
04/06/2026

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), more than 11% of U.S. adults currently have some type of cardiovascular disease. The AHA projects that number will climb to roughly 1 in 6 U.S. adults by 2050, noting that a poor diet plays a central role.

The new 2026 American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines note 9 key steps to better heart health, which include more plant-based foods, and highlight the importance of lifelong healthy eating.

April is National Donate Life Month. Learn what and when you can donate, how organ donors match to organ recipients, and...
04/02/2026

April is National Donate Life Month. Learn what and when you can donate, how organ donors match to organ recipients, and how the transplant process works.

Learn what and when you can donate, the organ matching process, and the transplantation process.

April is . Help raise awareness to prevent child abuse and neglect.
04/01/2026

April is . Help raise awareness to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Positive Childhood Alliance NC is the state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, advancing policies, programs and practices that support well-being for all NC children and families

NCMB will be out and about on Friday, April 10th participating in the Caregivers Expo sponsored by Harnett County Health...
04/01/2026

NCMB will be out and about on Friday, April 10th participating in the Caregivers Expo sponsored by Harnett County Health Department and Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. This FREE event is designed to support and educate caregivers and their families. https://www.harnett.org/health/?btid=6&bid=2965

Today (3/30) is National Doctors' Day. Thank you to all licensed in North Carolina and beyond.
03/30/2026

Today (3/30) is National Doctors' Day. Thank you to all licensed in North Carolina and beyond.

In November 2019, Barbara Walker, DO became the first female DO to serve as NCMB's President.
03/26/2026

In November 2019, Barbara Walker, DO became the first female DO to serve as NCMB's President.

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