Dr. Faggett enjoys a distinguished career as a pediatrician, health systems administrator, and policy analyst. He is a retired Armed Forces Colonel and Paratrooper; and the recipient of the Skinner Medal from the Academy of Health Sciences. He holds licensure to practice medicine in five states, including the District of Columbia. Dr. Faggett has a long-standing relationship with the NMA. Prior to his recent appointments, he served as Chair for Region V and the NMA’s Pediatric Section. It is also important to note, this is the second time Dr. Faggett has been voted by his colleagues to serve. He first held the position from 1988-1989. Prior to that he also sat on the BOT in 2008.
Dr. Faggett is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School. He completed internships and a pediatric residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Adolescent Medicine Fellowship DC Children’s Hospital (CNMC), and was a Psychiatric Liaison Fellow at DC General Hospital in Washington D.C. Dr. Faggett is Past President of the D.C. Medico- Chirurgical Society (an affiliate of the National Medical Association). Dr. Faggett is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Medicine, and Certified in Buprenorphine Addiction Medicine. Dr. Faggett retired from the District of Columbia Department of Health (DCDOH) in July of 2008, where he served as Chief Medical Office and second-in-command of the entire health department and its citywide divisional networks. He concurrently serves as Medical Director of DC Medical Assistance Administration.
Professional Affiliations:
Speaker of the House of Delegates
Member of the Board of Trustees on Health Policy
Assistant Professor of Community and Family Medicine
Howard University School of Medicine
Medical Director Chief of Health Services Administration
April is National Minority Health Month, and this year's theme is "Advancing Commitments to Eliminate Health Disparities."
At the National Medical Association, we reaffirm our dedication to championing policies and practices that bridge health gaps in minority communities. By fostering trusted Black physician leadership and advocating for equitable healthcare, we strive to turn commitments into actionable change.
Join us in this vital mission to create a healthier, more equitable future for all. 🩺
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🌟 Honoring a Trailblazer in Medicine & Public Health 🌟
Join us in celebrating Dr. Doris Browne, 118th President of the National Medical Association, as she is recognized at the National Consumers League Spring Soirée 2025 for her extraordinary contributions to vaccine education, equity, and progress.
🗓️ Tuesday, April 8 | 🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM
This evening will celebrate champions of evidence-based care, affordable medicine, and patient rights — and Dr. Browne’s legacy of leadership and impact in advancing health equity is truly unmatched. 👏🏾🩺
Congratulations, Dr. Browne! 🎉
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Today—and every day—we honor the dedication, compassion, and excellence of our physicians who work tirelessly to advance health equity and uplift communities.
At the NMA 2025 Colloquium, we were proud to stand alongside so many incredible doctors leading the charge in advocacy, policy, and care.
Here’s to our members and colleagues across the country who heal, inspire, and make a difference every single day. Thank you for all you do! Happy National Doctors’ Day!
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Celebrating Leadership, Legacy & Impact
This #WomensHistoryMonth and #NationalDoctorsDay, the NMA proudly honors our President, Dr. Virginia A. Caine — a powerhouse in public health and a champion for health equity.
As a nationally recognized infectious disease expert and Director of the Marion County Public Health Department in Indianapolis, Dr. Caine has dedicated her career to eliminating health disparities and improving the lives of underserved communities.
Her leadership within the NMA and beyond exemplifies the power of women in medicine driving change, advocating fiercely, and inspiring generations to come.
We salute you, Dr. Caine! 👏🏽💪🏽
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Celebrating the incredible legacy of Dr. Vivian W. Pinn this #WomensHistoryMonth!
Dr. Pinn, MD, made history as the 2nd Black woman to graduate from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1967. She broke barriers as the 1st African-American woman to lead a pathology department in the U.S. and served as President of the National Medical Association.
As the first full-time director of the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health, she advanced women’s health research and inclusion in clinical trials. Dr. Pinn’s impact continues to inspire countless physicians, scientists, and researchers.
Her legacy lives on through numerous accolades, including the renaming of UVA’s medical research building to Pinn Hall in her honor.
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