Dr. Walton is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, and the Section Chief for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Walton is also the Cross Inter-Professional Collaborative Director of Health Impact at the Mailman Center for Child Development (a university center of excellence in developmental disabilities). Dr. Walton specializes in the identification and management of children with various developmental and behavioral challenges. Dr. Walton champions the rights of individuals with disabilities to access healthcare, education, and employment. Dr. Walton facilitates the developmental behavioral pediatrics (DBP) resident rotation and is a faculty member of the Mailman Center’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) program, teaching interdisciplinary trainees on health equity, disability, and intersectionality. At the national level Dr. Walton is a member of the executive committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Section on Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, and a member of the professional advisory board for the Williams Syndrome Association. Dr. Walton is a member of a working group on developing international guidelines for management of individuals with Williams syndrome. Dr. Walton previously served as a member of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics’ (SDBP) Board of Directors and on the executive committee of the Pediatric Section of the National Medical Association (NMA), including as a past Section Chair. Dr. Walton was a member of the Committee on Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Children and Youth through Health Care System Transformation from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), that in 2024 published the Launching Lifelong Health by Improving Health Care for Children, Youth, and Families. Dr. Walton was the recipient of the SDBP Mid-Career Award in September 2024. Dr. Walton earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (now called NEOMED), completed her pediatrics residency from the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, completed her fellowship at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and earned her Master’s in Public Health from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
NMA 126th President Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. met with Dr. Anisa Shomo, President of the Cincinnati Medical Association, an esteemed NMA Affiliate.
Together, they discussed strengthening physician leadership, advancing health equity, and continuing the legacy of advocacy in Cincinnati. 🩺
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NMA 126th President Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. met with local community leaders in Cincinnati to discuss the social determinants of health, housing, education, employment, and safety, and their impact on health outcomes.
Because advancing health equity means addressing what happens outside the clinic too.
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NMA 126th President Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD joins the National Pharmaceutical Association to speak on:
“Mobilizing Healthcare Justice for the New America.”
Join him in Cincinnati, OH where we’ll come together “In Sync In Service” and continue to champion equity, access, and justice in every corner of healthcare.
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The Vaccine Talk: �What Parents Want to Know - August 5, 2025, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET
As questions about childhood vaccinations continue to rise, especially among Black parents, this town hall brings together a powerful coalition of Black medical experts, clergy, and community leaders to provide honest, science-based, and empathetic answers.
With featured voices, this session will address your most pressing concerns around vaccines, medical trust, and protecting our children.
Let’s make informed choices together. We encourage you to watch, share, and engage. WATCH LIVE on August 5, 2025, here: https://www.facebook.com/BlackDoctor.org/live
The NMA is proud to share that 126th President, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., will be speaking at the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) Awards Ceremony during the 2025 NPhA/SNPhA Annual Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio!
🗓️ Saturday, August 2, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM ET
📍 Cincinnati, OH
This year’s theme, “In Sync, In Service”, celebrates the powerful partnership between NPhA and SNPhA in advancing access, equity, and community-centered care. For more information, please visit: https://nationalpharmaceuticalassociation.org/snpha-NC
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Join a community of over 50,000 dedicated African American physicians and professionals committed to making a positive impact on healthcare. Discover the benefits of NMA membership, access professional development opportunities, and become a part of a network dedicated to advancing health equity.
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