Family Physicians

The NCAFP: Improving family medicine since 1948

The North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians is the state's largest specialty medical association, with a membership of over 2,700 family physicians. The NCAFP is a federated chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians and was originally chartered in 1948.


Chapter News Briefs
UNC Medical School Announces Leadership Appointments, Distinguished Professorships Monday, July 19, 2010 - 14:32

Dr. Bill Roper, Dean and CEO, recently announced several key leadership appointments and title changes in the UNC School of Medicine. Two NCAFP family physicians have been appointed to key roles.
ECU's Dr. Gary Levine to Be Recognized with AAFP's Exemplary Teaching Award Friday, July 9, 2010 - 13:19

NCAFP Residency Directors Board Representative, Dr. Gary I Levine, Program Director at the ECU Family Medicine Residency Program and longtime family medicine educator, has been awarded AAFP's Exemplary Teaching Award for full-time faculty.
E. Harvey Estes, Jr., MD, to Be Honored for Health Care Career Achievements Monday, June 28, 2010 - 17:22

The North Carolina Foundation for Advanced Health Programs will honor Dr. E. Harvey Estes, Jr. with the Jim Bernstein Community Health Career Achievement Award.
Plenty of Member Support Information Available at Academy Website Monday, June 28, 2010 - 17:23

The Academy has posted a number of convenient forms and links to membership tools on its website at www.ncafp.com/membership.
NCAFP Vice President Dr. Brian Forrest Recognized with '40 Under 40' Award for 2010 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 - 20:54

The Triangle Business Journal recently recognized NCAFP Vice President Dr. Brian Forrest of Apex with a '40 Under 40' award.