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In this month’s edition, Dr. Thomas White interviews Dr Allen Dobson, a NC family physician for nearly 40 years, and a leader in health care at the local, state, and national level. A true visionary and someone not afraid to “roll up his sleeves” to accomplish the task at hand, Dr Dobson shares stories from his early days in practice, and how he and his partners grew Cabarrus Family Medicine from one little office to a flourishing network of 9 offices and over 50 physicians, with a model residency training program directly embedded into local communities. 

Most notably, you will hear his passion for family medicine and his belief that our relationship with our patients and community form the foundation of our specialty. 

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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 on her very personal experience, Dr. Nance's advice for physicians who may develop their own illness and need to navigate the health care system themselves. This episode is definitely worth a careful listen! 

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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 listeners should not miss Dr. Robinson's "Lessons Learned", clinical pearls of wisdom that will add joy, wonder, and humanity to the practice of every Family Doctor.

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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.  

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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, an ordained pastor, a missionary, and a devoted wife and mother, Ophelia blessed and elevated the lives of everyone around her. 

We are honored to share these memories of our friend and colleague, Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown. 

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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, with healthy doses of curiosity, compassion, and gratitude. He introduces us to the concept of servant-leadership, a virtuous code of conduct and communication which is a natural fit for family physicians. 

And you will love Dr. Robinson’s description of family doctors as the most adaptable, resilient, and indispensable cells in the Body of Medicine.

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In this month’s edition of “The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned, Wisdom Shared”, Dr. Thomas White talks with the legendary Dr Mel Pinn. If you are not familiar with Dr Pinn and his career, you absolutely need to listen to this interview! You will hear about his growing up in segregated Lynchburg Virginia, his title of “the best marbles shooter ever”, and his career as a collegiate tennis star. Dr, Pinn is also  a military veteran, and former NCAFP and AAFP Family Physician of the Year, 

Dr Pinn served as Medical Director of the Neighborhood Family Health Center in Charlotte NC for years, caring for patients and families who previously had very limited access to the health care system. In this podcast, you will learn about the oldest hospital in the country devoted to serving African-American patients, and what well-known landmark now stands on its original grounds. You will be inspired by Dr Pinn’s sense of commitment to community, his nonjudgmental approach to patients, and his admonition that we as Family Physicians should “fight” for our patients and participate in the political process on their behalf. There is much to be unpacked here! Listen and benefit! 

 In this edition, we also respectfully pay tribute to our friend, colleague, and role model, Dr Ophelia Garmon-Brown, who passed away after a long fight with cancer on November 17 2021. 

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Dr White’s guest this month on The Family Doctor Podcast is Dr Maureen Murphy, a Family Physician from Concord NC and a popular mentor of many medical students and residents throughout her career. Dr Murphy is a Past President of the NCAFP, and a recipient of the NCAFP Family Physician of the Year Award, as well as the AAFP Family Physician of the Year. In this podcast, Dr Murphy shares her journey from athlete and sportswriter to the field of Family Medicine and her career as a community Family Physician and residency faculty. You will laugh and you will cry as she tells stories from her days practicing medicine and from her personal health experiences. You will understand why and how she has positively influenced the lives and careers of so many. Lessons Learned and Wisdom Shared by another amazing Family Physician! 

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In this episode, Dr Thomas White talks with Dr Tommy Newton from Clinton NC, a former NCAFP President and NCAFP Family Physician of the Year.  Dr Newton shares the lessons he learned from his childhood and his years in practice, providing very practical advice for effectual doctor- patient interactions and healthy lifestyle tips for the busy physician. You will be moved by this wise, insightful, and expressive Family Physician. Thank you for listening! 

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Dr. Thomas White talks to Dr Jim Jones, a North Carolina Family Physician, former President of the NCAFP and the AAFP,  and former Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Often referred to as the “Godfather  of Family Medicine in North Carolina”, Dr Jones shares in this podcast the impact of his faith, the challenges he overcame and barriers he broke as a Native American, stories from his years in practice in Jacksonville NC (including a case you will not forget!), and his efforts to further Family Medicine in his state and nationally.  You will hear lessons you will not forget, and you will be wiser for listening to this Legend of Family Medicine.