North Carolina Medical Board

12/30/2025

Participants in a recent study reported 16% fewer anxiety symptoms, 24.8% fewer symptoms of depression, and 14.5% less insomnia after taking a 1-week social media break.

Recent research shows that reducing social media use for at least one week can lower rates of anxiety, depression, and insomnia in young adults.

12/30/2025

Looking ahead to 2026? You can find the NCMB scheduled meeting and hearing dates online. https://www.ncmedboard.org/about-the-board

12/29/2025

Public Board actions are available on the Board's website. https://bit.ly/3HmpEOn

12/26/2025

Subclade K, a version of the flu strain has led to a surge in hospitalizations across multiple states.

The virus is particularly serious for children, with one doctor warning parents too look out for three key symptoms

12/25/2025

The North Carolina Medical Board wishes you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

12/23/2025

What are you doing this fine Tuesday morning? Might we suggest getting caught up on the podcast? https://www.ncmedboard.org/resources-information/multimedia/medboard-matters-podcast

12/22/2025

In the final 2025 issue of the Forum, Board President Anu Rao-Patel shares her insights into why serving with NCMB is rewarding in surprising ways, we cover the policy statements that were reviewed in 2025, and we remind licensees that there’s still time to apply for one of two available physician Board Member seats.
https://www.ncmedboard.org/resources-information/professional-resources/publications/forum-newsletter/nov-dec-2025

12/22/2025

NCMB’s office will be closed Dec. 24-26th, 2025. We will re-open on Monday, December 29th.

12/18/2025

In the latest episode of MedBoard Matters, we talk with one of the Board's Deputy General Counsel about the Board's position statements, how they are developed, and how our licensees can use them as guidance for avoiding Board discipline. 🎙️

The North Carolina Medical Board is committed to providing our licensees with tools that will help them be successful in their practice. In this episode, we talk with Todd Brosius, one of the Board's Deputy General Counsel about the Board's positi...

12/15/2025

all NCMB professional businesses are required to renew their registration annually? This year, the renewal deadline is Wednesday, December 31, 2025. https://www.ncmedboard.org/licensure/renewals/corporations_and_llcs

12/13/2025

If you struggle getting a good night’s sleep, you’re not alone. Researchers estimate that about 16% of the world’s population lives with insomnia, while a recent survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation found that six out of every 10 adult Americans report they don’t get enough sleep.

Sleep has emerged as the most important factor for life expectancy bar smoking in a new study from Oregon Health & Science University.

12/07/2025

The Board meeting minutes from the September 2025 meeting are now available.https://www.ncmedboard.org/images/uploads/minutes_uploads/Sept2025MeetingMinutes.pdf