Purpose
Connects members with local leaders and resources, empowering grassroots advocacy and professional growth within the National Medical Association. It’s a hub for addressing healthcare disparities and advancing health equity at the community level.
NATIONWIDE REACH
The organizational structure of the NMA provides an established national network of affiliated community-based organizations with a powerful reach within African American communities across the nation. NMA has 33 state and 98 local affiliated medical societies with a ratio of approximately one (1) NMA society for every 259,000 African Americans across the nation (based on 1997 U.S. census data). The NMA state society presidents not only represent the interest of the physician membership at the state level, but also can serve as the conduit to impart information at the local society level. All of the states with large minority populations, especially African Americans, are represented within this NMA network of societies.
The state and local societies are segmented into six geographic NMA regions, each represented by a Region Chair.
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NMA Regions Map
The National Medical Association (NMA) is organized into six regions across the United States. Use the following map to locate your state and identify which region you belong to.
We encourage all members and prospective members to get involved. Connect with your Regional Chairperson today to learn more about local activities, leadership opportunities, and ways to advance the mission of the NMA in your community.
Together, we can strengthen our impact on healthcare equity, advocacy, and professional development nationwide.
Monique Jones, M.D., Region I Chairperson – New York
Specialty: OBGYN
REGION I
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virgin Islands
Region I Meeting
Date and Location: May 21-25, 2026, St. Thomas
Carole Guy, M.D, Region II Chairperson – Newark, DE
Specialty: Pulmonologist
REGION II
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Region II Meeting
Date and Location: April 16-18, 2026 – Pittsburgh, PA
Ninita Brown, M.D., Region III Chairperson – Newnan, GA
Specialty: Ophthalmologist
REGION III
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
Region III Meeting
Date and Location: April 10-12, 2026, Baton Rouge, LA
Lindiwee-yaa “Lindi” Randall Hayes, MD, ABEM, FACEP, FAAEM, Region IV Chairperson – Fishers, Indiana
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
REGION IV
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin
Region IV Meeting
Date and Location: May 1- 3, 2026, Cleveland, OH
Derick Young, M.D. – Region V Chairperson – California
Specialty: Family Medicine
REGION V
Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Region V Meeting
Date and Location: April 10-12, 2026, Baton Rouge, LA
L. Khadijah K. Lang, M.D., Region VI Chairperson – Los Angeles, CA
Specialty: Family Medicine
REGION VI
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Region VI Meeting
Date and Location: TBD
Empowering Local Advocacy
Region Leadership
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare advocacy and leadership within your region, contributing to our collective mission for equitable healthcare practices.
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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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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