Robert R. Huntley Lecture
The Robert R. Huntley, MD Lecture’s mission is to raise awareness of research and innovation in family medicine and primary care in the US. The lecture serves as an educational resource for physicians, researchers, residents, fellows, students, patients, and community members interested in improving health care. Working with others across the U.S., the UNC Department of Family Medicine’s mission is to help transform the nation’s health care system to be more patient-centered, efficient and effective with dramatically improved quality and lower costs for all. This work has resulted in recognition as a national leader in innovative primary care, research, medical education and community service.
2025 – 21st Annual
Robert R. Huntley, MD, Lecture & Luncheon
Karl “Bert” Fields, MD, CAQSM
Tenured Professor of Family Medicine, UNC Family Medicine
Reflections about becoming a Successful Academic Family Physician
2024 – 20th Annual
Robert R. Huntley, MD, Lecture & Luncheon
Vickie Fowler, MD, FAAFP
Physician, WakeMed Primary Care Oberlin;
Chair, North Carolina Advisory Committee on Cancer Coordination and Control
Boots on the Ground—The Family Physician’s Role in Fighting Cancer Disparities in North Carolina
2023 – 19th Annual
Robert R. Huntley, MD, Lecture & Luncheon
Paul James, MD
Chair, University of Washington Department of Family Medicine
Creating a Better Tomorrow: Building Family Medicine Agency to Pursue Truth, Justice, and Healthcare Equity
Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
2022 – 18th Annual Robert R Huntley, MD Lecture
Karen L. Smith, MD, FAAFP
AAFP Board of Directors
Excel in Healthcare by Moving from Ordinary to Extraordinary
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022
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2021 – 17th Annual Robert R Huntley, MD (Virtual) Lecture
Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH
Secretary, NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Health Care Priorities for North Carolina in 2021
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021
2020 – 16th Annual Robert R Huntley, MD Lecture and Luncheon & Kickoff Celebration of Dept.’s 50 Year Anniversary
Douglas E. Henley, MD, FAAFP
Executive Vice President and CEO, American Association of Family Physicians
Family Medicine: A Specialty Moving Forward
Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
The Friday Center
Past Huntley Lectures
2019: Elizabeth G. (Libby) Baxley, M.D.
Senior Vice President, American Board of Family Medicine
“The Healthcare Delivery System as Medical Education’s Foundation: Take Two on “The Clinic is the Curriculum””
2018: Denise V. Rodgers, MD, FAAFP
Vice-Chancellor for Interprofessional Programs, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
“Persistent Health Disparities: Understanding the Role of Social Determinants, Implicit Bias and Racism”