Mission, Vision & Strategic Objectives

The mission of the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians is to improve the health of patients, families, and communities by serving the needs of members with professionalism and creativity.

A Clear Vision

The vision of the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians is to be the leader in transforming healthcare in NC to achieve optimal health for all people of North Carolina.

Strategic Objectives of the NCAFP

1. Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (Health of the Public): Assume a leadership role in improving the health of North Carolina's citizens by becoming proactive in health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management and collaborating in other public health strategies.
2. Advocacy: Shape healthcare policy through interactions with government, the public, business, and the healthcare industry.
3. Workforce: Ensure a workforce of Family Physicians which is sufficient to meet the needs of patients and communities in NC.
4. Education: Assure high-quality, innovative education for family physicians, residents, and medical students that embodies the art, science, and socioeconomics of family medicine.
5. Technology & Practice Enhancement: Strengthen members' abilities to manage their practices, maintain satisfying careers, and balance personal and professional responsibilities.
6. Research: Develop and promote new medical knowledge and innovative practice strategies through information technology, primary care research and assessment of the practice environment.
7. Communications: Promote the unique role and value of family medicine, family physicians and the NCAFP to the public, business, government, the healthcare industry and NCAFP members.