Dr. Brandi Kaye Freeman is a physician dedicated to eradicating health inequities that impact vulnerable populations through evidence-based practices and improved quality of health care delivery. She is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and the Vice Chair of Health Opportunities and Professional Engagement (HOPE) for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, as well as an Attending Physician at the Child Health Clinic-Children’s Hospital of Colorado. In these roles, she is a practicing primary care physician and health services researcher whose portfolio includes developing approaches to improve Equity Healthcare, the wellbeing of minority communities, and investigating best practices to help children thrive in early childhood.
In July of 2025, Dr. Freeman was elected President-Elect of the National Medical Association, after previously serving as Speaker of the House of Delegates, Vice Speaker of the House of Delegates, Secretary of the House of Delegates, and Region VI Trustee. She is the first former Student Trustee and Post-Graduate Trustee to be elected President-Elect of the organization and is the first President-Elect to reside in the State of Colorado.
Dr. Freeman received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and French from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. After completing post-baccalaureate work at the Mayo Clinic, she received her Doctorate of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Freeman completed pediatric residency training at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Children’s Center as part of the Harriet Lane Housestaff. She was a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania while obtaining her Masters of Science in Health Policy Research from the Perelman School of Medicine.
As an effective leader of the highest caliber, she is a graduate of The Links, Inc-Scott Hawkins Leadership Institute, the AAP Women Equity Leadership (WEL) program and the Children’s Hospital Colorado Provider Leadership Development Program. She is a National President Emeritus of the Student National Medical Association and has been a mentor for the Tour for Diversity in Medicine since its inception in 2012. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc and the Denver (CO) Chapter of the Links, Inc. Dr. Freeman is also a graduate of the AAMC Healthcare Executive Diversity and Inclusion Certificate (HEDIC) program. Awards received include the AMA Inspiration Award from the Women’s Health Section, as well as being recognized as both a NMA Post Graduate Top Physician Under 40 and NMQF 40 Under 40 Leader in Minority Health. In 2024, she was selected to be one of the inaugural fellows for the National Academy of Medicine’s pilot State Health Policy Fellowship Program, with placement in the Colorado Department of Law.
The National Medical Association (NMA) is proud to share the Second World Congress on Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, a hybrid event bringing together health professionals and leaders from around the world to address one of the most urgent challenges of our time: racial and ethnic health inequities.
📅 January 27–31, 2026
This event is designed to unite experts, advocates, and changemakers to discuss health disparities and explore real solutions to drive equity forward.
✅ Register today: https://web.cvent.com/event/b5f50d2b-37a1-427a-9710-b95becb9e9a6/summary
Let’s keep pushing toward a future where quality healthcare is accessible for every community, everywhere.
#NMA #HealthEquity #HealthDisparities #RacialEquity #PublicHealth #HealthcareJustice #EquityInMedicine #BlackDoctors #PhysicianLeadership #GlobalHealth
Join us in Washington, DC for the 2026 Health Disparities Symposium, a powerful two-day convening focused on bridging gaps in chronic disease care and advancing health equity through education, research, and policy-driven dialogue.
📅 January 23–24, 2026
📍 Howard University Hospital | W. Lester Henry Towers Auditorium
🎓 CME Credit Available
✅ Free to attend
Presented by the W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute, in collaboration with Howard University Hospital, and supported by the American Diabetes Association, this symposium brings together physicians, trainees, researchers, public health professionals, healthcare leaders, and community advocates.
Event Highlights
• Friday, Jan 23: Opening Reception & Fireside Chat on healthcare disparities in chronic disease management
• Saturday, Jan 24: Educational Symposium - Bridging the Gap: Advancing Equity in Education, Research, and Healthcare
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/2026HDEvent
#HealthEquity #HealthDisparities #BridgingTheGap #NMA #CobbInstitute #HowardUniversityHospital #CME #PublicHealth #ChronicDisease #HealthcareLeadership
The National Medical Association is proud to celebrate Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, 126th President, as the 2026 African Americans in Medicine Honoree at Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS18).
Dr. Mitchell will be honored during African Americans in Medicine: The Art of Healing (AAIM), a powerful tribute recognizing trailblazers whose leadership advances excellence, equity, and compassion across medicine, education, and the arts.
📍 The Glasshouse, New York City
📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
Join us as we honor Dr. Mitchell’s extraordinary impact and celebrate the lasting legacy of Black physicians shaping the future of health and healing.
#NMA #AfricanAmericansInMedicine #AAIM #HFAS18 #TheArtOfHealing #HealthEquity #BlackExcellence #UnsungHeroes
Recent changes to the CDC childhood vaccine schedule have shifted six vaccines, like flu, hepatitis A & B, RSV, and rotavirus, so they’re no longer universally recommended for all children, which has created confusion for families and clinicians.
As a pediatrician and NMA President-Elect, Dr. Brandi Freeman says:
“These are vaccines that we as pediatricians have relied on for decades to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and even death in children. The science behind them has not changed… Delayed or missed vaccinations increase risk, especially for infants and young children.”
Vaccines remain safe, effective, and available. Talk with your child’s clinician about the best plan for your family.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.parents.com/cdc-vaccine-changes-2026-11881564
#NationalMedAssn #ChildHealth #VaccinesWork #HealthEquity #PediatricCare #PublicHealth
Advancing health equity requires action at every level, including the states.
Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, 126th President of the National Medical Association, emphasized the importance of a strong state-level strategy as a core component of NMA’s advocacy work.
We are pleased to collaborate with the American Medical Association to help consolidate efforts and strengthen coordinated advocacy that protects patients and advances health equity nationwide.
#NationalMedAssn #HealthEquity #PhysicianAdvocacy #StateStrategy #HealthcareLeadership #BlackDoctorsMatter
Join a community of over 50,000 dedicated African American physicians and professionals committed to making a positive impact on healthcare. Discover the benefits of NMA membership, access professional development opportunities, and become a part of a network dedicated to advancing health equity.
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