Appointments

Gateway to understanding the dedicated leaders guiding the National Medical Association’s mission towards equitable healthcare practices and policy advancements. Here, visitors gain insight into the appointed representatives committed to amplifying diverse voices and fostering collaboration to drive positive change within the medical community.

Purpose

Provides a centralized platform to explore the impactful work of various committees and councils within the National Medical Association (NMA). Here, visitors can discover the initiatives aimed at addressing healthcare challenges and promoting equitable practices. Through collaboration and advocacy, these bodies contribute to shaping policy decisions and driving innovation in healthcare, fostering dialogue and advancing the NMA’s mission.

Committees of the HOD according to the Constitution:

Reference Committees

  • Committee on Credentials and Rules of Order and Order of Business
  • Committee on Amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws
  • Committee on Administrative and Financial Affairs (CAFA)
  • Nominating Committee
  • Committee on Medical Economics
  • Committee on Medical Education
  • Committee on Public Health and Consumer Affairs

Councils

  • Council on Educational Affairs
  • Council on Medical Legislation
  • Council on Maternal and Child Health
  • Judicial Council
  • Council on the Concerns of Women Physicians (CCWP)
  • Council on Clinical Practice
  • Council on International Affairs
  • Council on Violence Prevention
  • Council on Environmental Health and Climate Change
  • Past Presidents Council

Steering Healthcare Advocacy

Committees & Councils

Join us in celebrating the commitment of our appointed representatives, shaping the future of healthcare advocacy and inclusivity.

Explore the vital work of NMA committees and councils, dedicated to addressing critical healthcare issues and shaping policy decisions. Discover opportunities to engage with passionate experts committed to advancing health equity and driving impactful change in the medical field.

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Discover the latest House of Delegates appointments, where dedicated leaders converge to steer the NMA’s mission towards equitable healthcare practices and policy advancements. Engage with appointed representatives committed to amplifying voices, fostering collaboration, and driving positive change within the medical community.

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Navigate the meeting and delegate criteria for the NMA’s House of Delegates, delineating the standards guiding pivotal discussions on healthcare issues and policy formulation. Gain clarity on participation requirements, ensuring alignment with the mission to advance health equity and empower communities through informed decision-making.

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Mission

To advance the art and science of medicine for people of African descent through education, advocacy, and health policy to promote health and wellness, eliminate health disparities, and sustain physician viability.

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