The National Medical Association

06/03/2026

Ready to Lead, Influence, and Serve?

Join the National Medical Association for an engaging webinar exploring the vital role of NMA Councils and Committees and how members can get involved in shaping the future of organized medicine, advocacy, and leadership.

This is your opportunity to hear directly from NMA leaders, learn about committee engagement opportunities, and discover how your voice, expertise, and passion can make a lasting impact within the NMA.

🗓 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM ET

Whether you're a student, resident, early-career physician, or seasoned leader, there is a place for you to contribute and help advance the mission of the NMA.

Register today and be part of the conversation!

🔗 https://bit.ly/4uu5hls

06/02/2026

The NMA is proud to announce that Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. will serve as a featured keynote speaker at the 2026 Black Health Summit hosted by the Health Foundation of South Florida on June 16, 2026.

As a nationally recognized forensic pathologist, healthcare leader, and advocate for health equity, Dr. Mitchell continues to elevate critical conversations surrounding public health, healthcare access, health justice, and the social determinants impacting Black communities across the nation.

This year's summit will bring together healthcare professionals, community leaders, advocates, and changemakers committed to advancing solutions that improve health outcomes and create healthier futures for all.

Join us as we engage in meaningful dialogue, inspire action, and work together to advance health equity.

Learn more and register: https://hfsf.org/black-health-summit-2026/

06/01/2026

Protecting the health of Black children requires education, access, prevention, and trusted voices in healthcare.

The NMA is proud to highlight an important article from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases featuring insights from Dial Hewlett, Jr., Chair of the NMA Vaccine Task Force. Dr. Hewlett continues to be a leading voice in advancing vaccine education, promoting health equity, and helping families make informed decisions to protect their children from vaccine-preventable diseases.

As Black physicians, we remain committed to ensuring our communities have access to accurate, evidence-based health information that empowers families and improves health outcomes for future generations.

Read the full article: https://www.nfid.org/protecting-the-health-of-black-children/

Failure to understand the history of vaccine-preventable diseases risks dooming US children to again suffer needlessly from preventable infections

06/01/2026

Congratulations to NMA and APA members .hines and on your graduation!

Today we celebrate the next generation of psychiatric leaders, including Dr. Kaleigh Wingate, incoming Psychiatry resident at Dartmouth, and Dr. Joselyn Hines, incoming Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellow at Morehouse.

Your dedication, resilience, and commitment to serving patients and communities are inspiring. We are proud to celebrate this important milestone and excited to see the impact you will make in medicine, psychiatry, and beyond.

Congratulations, doctors. The future is

NMA members are you celebrating a new medical school, residency, or fellowship graduation? Send us your picture or tag us!

06/01/2026

It's Asthma Awareness month-time to raise awareness, take action, and help make a difference in the lives of the more than 27 million people in the US living with asthma.

06/01/2026

Join the Conversation. Challenge the Narrative. Advance the Truth.

The National Medical Association is proud to support an important discussion featuring 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, board-certified forensic pathologist, and author, as he discusses his groundbreaking book, Death in Custody: How America Ignores the Truth and What We Can Do About It.

This thought-provoking event will explore critical issues at the intersection of medicine, justice, public health, and accountability while highlighting the role healthcare professionals can play in advancing truth, transparency, and equity.

🗓 Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Trinity United Church of Christ

Don't miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and hear directly from one of the nation's leading voices in forensic pathology and health equity.

Register today and be part of the conversation.

05/29/2026

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the NMA Council on Concerns of Women Physicians (CCWP) underscores the vital message: Mental Health Is Health! No one should ever feel they have to navigate challenges alone. Seeking help demonstrates true strength, and finding a community can offer invaluable support.

Prioritizing self-care is essential, playing a crucial role in maintaining overall well-being. Remember, you are not alone—help is always available. If you or someone you know needs mental health support, call or text 988, the mental health crisis hotline.

Let us all commit to prioritizing our mental health and supporting each other on our unique journeys. You matter, you are needed, you are important!

Mental Health is Health!

05/29/2026

Join the NMA on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET for an engaging webinar highlighting the vital role of NMA Councils and Committees and how members can become more involved in shaping the future of organized medicine and advocacy.

This dynamic discussion will feature NMA leaders sharing their experiences, leadership journeys, and the impact of service within the Association.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and explore how you can make an impact through NMA leadership and service.

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/4uu5hls or scan the QR code for more information.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we honor the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation’s freedom. Their courage reminds us to stand strong in service to others. 🇺🇸🩺

05/21/2026

The National Medical Association and the CCWP are proud to recognize and uplift the next generation of women physician leaders through the Woman to Watch Award! ✨

Do you know a woman resident or fellow making an impact through leadership, advocacy, and service? Nominate her today before the June 3, 2026 deadline!