The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared.

In this month's episode of "The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned, Wisdom Shared", Dr. Thomas White talks with Dr. Alisa Nance, former President of the NCAFP. Dr. Nance describes her upbringing in Mooresville N.C., her role models, and what helped her establish a successful practice in her hometown. Known as an excellent educator and lecturer, Dr. Nance shares how her communication skills in the exam room translated to her comfort and effectiveness in the CME setting. You will also hear, based o...

In this month’s edition of “The Family Doctor”, Dr. Lee Beatty continues his interview with Dr. Mark Robinson, family physician, scholar, and co-founder of the innovative Cabarrus Family Medicine Residency Program in Concord and surrounding communities. Dr. Robinson describes his experience as a patient, and how that experience has shaped his approach to medical care and teaching. Now retired, he colorfully lists those aspects of practice that he misses the most, and the least. And li...

In this episode, we interview Dr. Karen Smith, who has spent her entire career in rural eastern North Carolina in the small town of Raeford. Dr. Smith is a past NCAFP President, a past NCAFP and AAFP Family Physician of the Year, and is now on the AAFP Board of Directors. Don't miss this inspiring episode.

This is a special edition of “ The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned, Wisdom Shared”. We present a tribute to the late Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown of Charlotte. Four physician colleagues who knew OGB over the span of her career share how they first met her, what made her special, and what lessons they learned from her. Dr. Garmon-Brown was a truly remarkable family physician and health care leader. But beyond that, she was a noble human being. As a community servant and advocate, ...

In this month’s edition of “The Family Doctor”, Dr. Lee Beatty interviews Dr. Mark Robinson, family physician, scholar, and co-founder of the innovative Cabarrus Family Medicine Residency Program in Concord and surrounding communities. If you are an aspiring physician, a resident in training, or a practicing family doctor looking to recharge your clinical batteries, this is the podcast for you. Dr. Robinson reminds us that the enthusiasm of our student years can be maintained, or rekindled, w...