February Member Profile: Michele Birch, MD
February 12, 2026
NCAFP member Dr. Michele Birch works as the Associate Dean for pre-clerkship education at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Charlotte.
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Andrea Augustine and Hannah Rayala Named 2025 Pisacano Foundation Scholars
February 10, 2026
NCAFP members Andrea Augustine and Hannah Rayala received the prestigious 2025 Pisacano Foundation scholarship!
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Medical Students and Residents: Join the NCAFP Joint Loan Repayment Webinar Feb. 25!
February 6, 2026
Join the NCAFP and the NC Pediatric Society for a Zoom webinar on Feb 25 at 5:30 p.m. — this webinar will highlight NC loan repayment and scholarship programs for medical students and residents in primary care!
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2026 Family Medicine Day Registration Is Now Open!
February 2, 2026
On March 28, 2026, the NCAFP will host the 19th Annual Family Medicine Day to gather medical students, Family Medicine residencies, and instructors from around North Carolina to explore the breadth and depth of Family Medicine!
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New Resource for Loan Repayment Now Available Through the NCAFP
January 29, 2026
The NCAFP is excited to be working alongside the Office of Rural Health to promote the Primary Care Physicians Initiative, a new loan repayment program for private practices.
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Registrations Now Open for the 2026 NCAFP Family Medicine Academic Summit!
January 23, 2026
On March 27, the NCAFP will host the 2026 Family Medicine Academic Summit, which will bring the best educators and leaders together for a full day of exploring the best strategies to strengthen the Family Medicine workforce.
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NCAFP President Outlines Vision in Installation Speech
January 16, 2026
NCAFP President Dr. Benjamin "Frankie" Simmons delivered his heartfelt, electrifying address during his installation ceremony at the 2025 NCAFP Winter Meeting!
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Updated Medicaid Fee Schedules Posted Due in Part to NCAFP Advocacy
January 9, 2026
Thanks partly to NCAFP advocacy, the state and Medicaid Managed Care plans must implement the updated fee schedules and pay the increased rate for claims processed while the Medicaid rate cuts were in effect.
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Dr. Warren Newton Received 2025 NCAFP Distinguished Family Physician of the Year Award
January 6, 2026
NCAFP member Dr. Warren Newton received the 2025 NCAFP Distinguished Family Physician of the Year Award. This annual award recognizes NC family physicians who demonstrate leadership, ingenuity, and commitment to Family Medicine.
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FUTURE Poster Contest Now Submissions Open to NCAFP Student and Resident Members!
December 19, 2025
The AAFP is now accepting poster applications for FUTURE 2026 Conference, open to all AAFP/NCAFP medical student and resident members!
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