Advancing Rural Primary Care in North Carolina
In support of improving patient care, Duke University Health System Clinical Education and Professional Development is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team. The designation was based upon the quality of the educational activity and its compliance with the standards and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Program Description: FMCH Grand Rounds 2026 Sessions held monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. January 13, 2026, February 10, 2026, March 10, 2026, April 14, 2026, May 12, 2026, June 9, 2026, July 14, 2026, August 11, 2026, September 8, 2026, October 13, 2026, November 10, 2026, December 8, 2026.
Target Audience
Allied Health Professionals
Fellows
Medical Students
Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Physicians
Physician Assistants
Pharmacists
Residents
Learning Objectives
- Identifying key demographic, epidemiologic, and social determinants that influence health outcomes in rural North Carolina.
- Discussing workforce distribution patterns and the factors contributing to recruitment and retention challenges in rural primary care.
- Evaluating evidence‑based innovations in rural care delivery, including telehealth, integrated behavioral health, and team‑based care models.
- Describing strategies to enhance care coordination, workforce development, chronic disease management, and community partnerships in rural settings.
Alexa Namba, DO, MPH - No Ineligible financial relationships to disclose.
ACPE - Pharmacist
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
ANCC
Attendance
IACET CEU
JA Credit - AH
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacist
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.00 Attendance
- 0.10 IACET CEU
- 1.00 JA Credit - AH
- 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

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