Much of the work of the North Carolina Medical Society is accomplished through its committees. NCMS committees discuss and recommend official policies and actions for adoption by the Board of Directors. The committees meet two to three times a year.
In addition to the professional satisfaction that results from participating in committee work, many NCMS members enjoy the excellent opportunity committees give them to become acquainted with and work with colleagues throughout the state. Questions regarding NCMS Committees should be directed to Evan Simmons, 919-833-3836, esimmons@ncmedsoc.org.
Communications Committee
Reviews all endorsed programs offered to NCMS members and provides direction on marketing the image and identity of the NCMS to members, prospective members, and the general public.
Staffed by Elaine Ellis.
Members:
Arthur E. Apolinario, MD, MPH, FAAFP, CH – Board Liaison
Sandra B. Buchanan – Consultant
Austin Lucke (UNC medical student)
Daniel McKearney, PA-C
Gaurang M. Palikh, MD, FAAN
Katherine J. Pierce, MD
Jeremy W. Pyle, MD, FACS
Amy H. Singleton, MD
John M. Woodyear, Jr., MD
Constitution and Bylaws Committee
Keeps NCMS governing documents updated and in conformity with the Society’s current needs and activities.
Staffed by Steve Keene and Melanie Phelps.
Members:
John J. Meier, IV, MD MBA, FAAP, FACP, CPE – Chair
Holly R. Biola, MD, MPH, FAAFP – Board Liaison
Palmer Edwards, MD, DFAPA – Board Liaison
John A. Fagg, MD
Eileen M. Raynor, MD, FACS, FAAP – Board Liaison
Timothy J. Reeder, MD, MPH, FACEP – Board Liaison
Michael J. Utecht, MD, FACEP – Board Liaison
Ethical and Judicial Affairs Committee
Interprets the principles of medical ethics and investigates general ethical conditions.
Staffed by Melanie Phelps and Ashley Rodriguez
Members:
Anthony J. Caprio, MD – Chair
Kenneth L. Burgess, JD – Consultant
Palmer Edwards, MD, DFAPA – Board Liaison
Charles W. Henrichs, III, MD, FACEP, FACOEM
Venkata R. Jonnalagadda, MD, FAPA
Brian S. Kuszyk, MD, FACR
Deborah Love, JD – Consultant
Gerri L. Mattson, MD, MSPH, FAAP
John C. Moskop, PhD – Consultant
Michael E. Norins, MD
Philip M. Rosoff, MD, MA
Catherine Sevier, DrPH, RN, AOCN – Consultant
David Sevier – Consultant
John R. Smith, Jr., MD
Lance K. Stell, PhD – Consultant
F. Keith Stirewalt IV, PA-C, MDiv, MBA – Consultant
Charlotte Sweeney, MD, FACOG
John G. Wagnitz, MD
Edwards W. Whitesides, MD – Board Liaison
Louise M. Winstanly, LLB, MS – Consultant
Finance Committee
Advises the NCMS on all financial, personnel, and audit issues.
Staffed by Shawn Scott and Riaz Mullick.
Members:
John J. Meier, IV, MD, MBA, FAAP, FACP, CPE – Chair
Jennie Byrne, MD, PhD
G. Hadley Callaway, MD
Palmer Edwards, MD, DFAPA – Board Liaison
Tracy L. Eskra, MD, MBA
Byron J. Hoffman, Jr., MD, MACP
John R. Mangum, MD
Timothy J. Reeder, MD, MPH, FACEP – Board Liaison
Merritt Seshul, MD, FACS, FAAOA – Board Liaison
Legislative Cabinet
Directs and implements the Society’s legislative program and facilitates individual physician involvement in legislative advocacy efforts.
Staffed by Chip Baggett and Sue Ann Forrest.
Members:
William G. Ferrell, MD – Chair
Costa Andreou, MD, FACC
Lynn Bowlby, MD
Derek Clar (Campbell medical student)
Kristen Dorsey, MD
Palmer Edwards, MD, DFAPA – Board Liaison
Cynthia Gary, PA-C, MPH
Obi Ikwechegh, MD
Lyndon K. Jordan, III, MD, FACR
Rachel D. Keever, MD, CPE, FACC – Board Liaison
Eugenie (Genie) M. Komives, MD, FAAFP
Satish Mathan, MD
Robert W. Monteiro, MD
Eileen M. Raynor, MD, FACS, FAAP – Board Liaison
Timothy Reeder, MD, MPH, FACEP – Board Liaison
Hannah Smith, PA-C
Carl Westcott, MD – Board Liaison
Medical Education Committee
Studies issues pertinent to medical education, including continuing education and programs for accreditation of providers of intrastate continuing medical education.
Staffed by Shawn Scott.
Members:
Tracy L. Bell, PA-C
George Y. Bousaba, MD
Paul R. G. Cunningham, MD
Harry A. Gallis, MD – Consultant
James C. Leist, Ed.D – Consultant
Danielle Mahaffey, MD, MMM – Board Liaison
Gerri L. Mattson, MD, MSPH, FAAP
Varnell D. McDonald-Fletcher, PA-C, EdD
Darlyne Menscer, MD
John E. R. Perry, III, MD, MS
Liana Puscas, MD, MHS
Eileen M. Raynor, MD, FACS, FAAP – Board Liaison
Rhonda Stahl, MD
Lindsay Strowd, MD
Lawrence R. Wu, MD
Medical Team Task Force
Staffed by Steve Keene and Melanie Phelps.
Membership Committee
Members:
Dana L. Chambers, MD – Chair
Sandra B. Buchanan – Consultant
H. Christopher Coley, MD
E. Rebecca Hayes, MD, FAAFP
Katherine J. Pierce, MD
Alexandra N. Powell, MD
Michael J. Utecht, MD, FACEP – Board Liaison
Nominating and Leadership Development Committee
Recommends nominations for elective positions in accordance with the NCMS Constitution and Bylaws.
Staffed by Evan Simmons.
Members:
Timothy J. Reeder, MD, MPH, FACEP – Chair
Edward J. Ricciardelli, MD, Region 1
Michael P. Moulton, MD, Region 1
Scott R. Avery, MD, Region 1
Justin B. Hurie, MD, Region 2
Ronnie Laney, Jr., MD, Region 2
Vipul S. Shah, MD, Region 2
Docia E. Hickey, MD, Region 3
Jim Hill, Jr., PA-C, MEd, Region 3
Janice Huff, MD, Region 3
Gregory F. F. Evans, MD, Region 4
Frank M. Melvin, MD, Region 4
Scott M. Paviol, MD, Region 4
Board Liaison
Philip M. Brown, Jr., MD, President-Elect
Palmer Edwards, MD, DFAPA, President
Eileen M. Raynor, MD, FACS, FAAP, BOD Rep
Edwards W. Whitesides, MD, BOD Rep
Opioid Task Force
Staffed by Franklin Walker and Kristen Spaduzzi
Members:
Ken Dunham, MD – Chair
Jan Rhyne, MD
Lawrence H. Greenblatt, MD
Shauna Guthrie, MD
William J. (Skip) Johnstone, Jr., MD
Robyn Jordan, MD, PhD
Daniel McKearney, PA-C
Allison Beam, PA-C
Gregory K. Griggs – Consultant
R. David Henderson, JD – Consultant
Joseph Jordan, PhD – Consultant
Amanda Khalil, PhD – Consultant
Elyse Powell, Phd – Consultant
Merritt Seshul, MD – Board Liason
Policy Committee
Members:
Laura I. Gerald, MD, MPH – Co-Chair
Lisa P. Shock, DrPH, PA-C, MHS – Co-Chair
Holly R. Biola, MD, MPH, FAAFP – Board Liaison
Labron Chambers, Jr., MD
Palmer Edwards, MD, DFAPA
Lynne C. Fiscus, MD, MPH
Christopher T. Grubb, MD
Jeffrey C. Hatcher, MD, FACP
Mitchell T. Heflin, MD
Justin B. Hurie, MD
Katie Borders, MD
Eugenie (Genie) M. Komives, MD, FAAFP
William W. Lawrence, Jr., MD
John R. Lumpkin, MD, MPH
Matthew B. Martin, MD, FACS
Peter J. Morris, MD, MPH, MDiv
William G. Pittman, III, MD
Kelley Singer, MD
Adam J. Zolotor, DrPH, MD
Diana Dayal
Sam Cohen, JD
Dave Horne, JD
Weyling White, MBA
Brieanne Lyda-McDonald, MSPH
Transactions Committee
Staffed by Steve Keene and Robert Seligson
Members:
John J. Meier, IV, MD, MBA, FAAP, FACP, CPE – Chair
Eileen M. Raynor, MD, FACS, FAAP – Board Liaison
Timothy J. Reeder, MD, MPH, FACEP – Board Liaison
Merritt J. Seshul, MD, FACS, FAAOA – Board Liaison