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.
Faith leaders across the country have shared a common concern: our communities need clarity and strategies to navigate a moment of devastating healthcare cuts that threaten cost and access.
The Standing in the Gap webinar series was created in direct response to that need — a three-part conversation designed to equip faith leaders with the information, tools, and real-world strategies to help their congregations stay informed, covered, and cared for.
Join us as we bring together trusted voices from faith, health, and policy to strengthen our collective response and build pathways to health justice.
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The National Medical Association’s biggest membership offer of the year is here! From November 23–December 2, new members can save 10% on their 2026 NMA Membership.
This is your moment to invest in yourself and the future of Black physicians. Your membership gives you:
● Access to continuing medical education (CMEs) and professional learning opportunities
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🎉 The National Medical Association proudly congratulates NMA member Cherie Zachary, MD, on her installation as President of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)!
Dr. Zachary’s leadership, expertise, and longstanding commitment to advancing allergy and immunology care exemplify the excellence of our members. We celebrate this tremendous achievement and look forward to the impact she will continue to make in the field.
Read more: https://acaai.org/news/cherie-zachary-md-installed-as-acaai-president/
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Happy Birthday to Dr. Clarice Reid! 🎉🩺
Today we celebrate one of the oldest living graduates of Meharry Medical College and a proud lifetime member of the NMA. Dr. Reid’s trailblazing career, dedication to children’s health, and lifelong commitment to excellence continue to inspire generations of physicians and healers.
Please join us in honoring Dr. Reid for her decades of service, leadership, and mentorship. May your day be filled with joy, love, and the gratitude of the countless lives you’ve touched. 💐
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The National Medical Association (NMA) is deeply concerned by reports suggesting the CDC has shifted its stance on a debunked link between vaccines and autism. The science is clear: no credible evidence shows that vaccines cause autism, and decades of rigorous global research affirm the safety and effectiveness of childhood immunizations.
Families deserve accurate information, not misinterpretations that could put children at risk of serious infectious diseases.
Read our full statement here: https://nmanet.org/news/nma-statement-on-cdc-reviving-debunked-link-between-autism-and-vaccines/
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