Dr. Christle Nwora (she/her) was born in Dallas, Texas. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin. During this time, she found community in the Multicultural Engagement Center (MEC) and dedicated her time towards advocating for marginalized communities on campus. She held senior leadership roles within the campus student government and the MEC which led to working alongside the NAACP Legal Defense Fund on the University of Texas vs Fisher II Supreme Court Case. Dr. Nwora continued her advocacy for marginalized communities and interest in student affairs into medical school. She completed her medical degree at the University of Texas at Houston where she served as the National Chair for the Organization of Student Representatives in Association of American Medical Colleges and created programs centering voices of unrepresented students in medicine.
Dr. Nwora also nurtured her interested in primary care and completed her dual training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in the Johns Hopkins Urban Health program, designed to prepare residents to be physical leaders and advocated within vulnerable urban communities. During her residency, she authored a children’s book (“The Hospital”) designed to demystify the hospital and celebrate all who work in healthcare. She developed a special interest in caring for young people with Sickle Cell Disease and has had additional clinical and research experience in this area.
Dr. Nwora is excited to stay at Johns Hopkins to continue her training as an Adolescent Medicine Fellow. She will continue her research in the care of young people with Sickle Cell Disease and wants a career in medical education focused on student affairs, diversity and equity. She serves as a producer for the Cribsiders (a pediatric medicine podcast) and the treasurer for Black Girl White Coat (mentorship organization for Black and Hispanic women).
🩺 The National Medical Association (NMA) invites you to an informative session on the “Importance of Vaccination During Fall Respiratory Season” with a special focus on protecting those with underlying medical conditions.
🗓 Date: October 20, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
💻 Location: Online Webinar
Learn how vaccines play a vital role in preventing serious illness and complications during the respiratory season.
Presenters:
Virginia Caine, MD — 125th NMA Past President
Yolanda Lawson, MD — 124th NMA Past President
Oliver Brooks, MD — 120th NMA Past President
Register today: http://bit.ly/4q1kyIG or scan the QR code on the flyer!
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📻 Tune In This Morning!
126th NMA President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, will be live on WBAI Radio 99.5 FM NYC starting at 7:05 AM!
Join the conversation and hear Dr. Mitchell discuss key issues impacting health equity and the medical community. Don’t miss this insightful interview!
Listen live at wbai.org
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NMA 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, joined his NMA colleagues in Chicago, connecting, collaborating, and continuing the mission to advance health equity and empower physicians nationwide.
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✨ Honoring Leadership & Excellence ✨
We are proud to celebrate Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, MD, the 126th President of the National Medical Association (NMA), as he represents the NMA at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2025.
His presence at this prestigious gathering of surgical and medical leaders underscores his lifelong commitment to advancing health equity, advocating for underrepresented communities, and shaping the future of medicine.
Congratulations, Dr. Mitchell, on this well-deserved recognition and for continuing to uplift the mission of the NMA on a global stage!
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Today we celebrate and honor Joy D. Calloway, our Executive Director, on her last day with the NMA. 💐
Joy, your leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark on our organization and our mission. We are deeply grateful for all you’ve done to advance health equity and support the NMA community.
We wish you nothing but continued success in your future endeavors and look forward to the day our paths cross again.
With gratitude and best wishes,
💙 The NMA Family
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