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NCOA Membership

Membership Benefits That Address Your Changing Needs

The North Carolina Oncology Association (NCOA) membership offers targeted resources that address state-specific challenges and solutions that help its members strengthen their practice’s bottom line and meet the daily demands of providing quality cancer care:

  • Learning and networking with peers and Industry representatives at NCOA/SCOS Joint Conference and Carolinas Cancer Conference;
  • Advocacy support to address policies that affect oncology care, including legislative updates on state and federal issues; legislative participation through an interactive advocacy platform; collaboration with peers on state-level advocacy initiatives; and access to dedicated lobbyist and policy committee;
  • Free continuing education credits for clinicians to stay informed of best practices and advances in care;
  • Professional development opportunity to present research through annual Outstanding Fellows Competition;
  • Representation on the ASCO State Affiliate Council for a range of services that address the practical needs of oncology professionals;
  • Industry updates via Oncology Drug Newsletter to stay informed of oncology breakthroughs;
  • Engagement in NCOA members-only community within the ACCCeXchange online discussion forum for local shared knowledge, insights, and real-time conversations among colleagues from every oncology discipline;
  • Multidisciplinary education and resources from the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC).

Types of Annual Membership & Dues, January 1 - December 31:

  • Group: Licensed physicians and allied health professionals including but not limited to registered nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, pharmacists, physician assistants, administrators, social workers, and office managers in an oncology practice or university. Dues:
    • 5-50 physicians: $1,500 (Small)
    • 50+ physicians: $3,500 (Large)
    • All affiliated allied health professionals are complimentary.
  • Regular: Licensed physician caring for patients with cancer. Dues: $300.
  • Allied Health Professional: Healthcare staff person including, but not limited to, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, pharmacist, physician assistant, administrator, social worker, and office manager. If affiliated with a Group, Dues: Complimentary. If not affiliated with a Group, Dues: $100.
  • Fellow: Physician enrolled in subspecialty training program to care for patients with cancer. Dues: Complimentary.
  • Retired: Former physician or allied health professional who is no longer practicing. Dues: Complimentary.

If you have questions about your membership, please email the Membership Department.