Purpose
Advancing health equity and eliminating disparities through advocacy, education, and collaboration. We prioritize equal access to quality care, especially for underserved communities, aiming to create a fairer, more inclusive healthcare system and improve health outcomes for all.
The NMA promotes the collective interests of physicians and patients of African descent. We carry out this mission by serving as the collective voice of physicians of African descent and a leading force for parity in medicine, elimination of health disparities and promotion of optimal health.
Historical Manifesto
“Conceived in no spirit of racial exclusiveness, fostering no ethnic antagonism, but born of the exigencies of the American environment, the National Medical Association has for its object the banding together for mutual cooperation and helpfulness, the men and women of African descent who are legally and honorably engaged in the practice of the cognate professions of medicine, surgery, pharmacy and dentistry.”—C.V. Roman, M.D. NMA Founding Member and First Editor of the JNMA 1908
Vision Statement
The conscience of society for quality and parity healthcare.
Mission Statement
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.
Positional Statement
This national professional and scientific organization of physicians is committed to:
1) preventing the diseases, disabilities, and adverse health conditions that disproportionately or differentially impact persons of African descent and underserved populations;
2) supporting efforts that improve the quality and availability of health care to underserved populations; and
3) increasing the representation, preservation and contribution(s) of persons of African descent in medicine. Towards these ends, the National Medical Association provides education programs and opportunities for scholarly exchange, conducts outreach efforts to promote improved public health, and establishes national health policy agenda in support of physicians of African descent and their patients.
(The Mission, Vision and Positioning Statements were adopted by the Board of Trustees on October 16, 1999.)
Advancing Health Equity
NMA Mission
Join us in our mission to create a healthcare system where everyone has equitable access to quality care and improved health outcomes.
Committee/Council Information
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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Appointments
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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Meeting and Delegate Criteria
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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