Dr. Chidimma Acholonu is the current Chair and Trustee for the Post-Graduate Section of the NMA. She is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellow at Children’s National Hospital in Washington DC. She completed her pediatric residency at University of Chicago where she also served as Chief Resident before transitioning to fellowship. She earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine where she was actively involved with the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and continues to work closely with medical students through SNMA. Beyond her clinical fellowship, Dr. Acholonu serves as the Communication Chair for the Section on Minority Health, Equity and Inclusion for the AAP and is a current scholar for the Emergency Medical Service for Children (EMSC) program, where she is working to optimize best practices for utilizing security and law enforcement in emergency department spaces through a trauma-informed lens. Prior to matriculating to medical school, Dr. Acholonu earned her Master of Public Health degree from George Washington University, with a concentration in Community-Oriented Primary Care and afterwards continued to work in the school health sector, through health education, health promotion and capacity building, with Chicago, Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Alexandria public schools. Dr. Acholonu is passionate about building and reinforcing a diverse physician pipeline and is excited to engage trainees and early-career physicians in the work of the National Medical Association throughout her term.
April is National Minority Health Month, and this year's theme is "Advancing Commitments to Eliminate Health Disparities."
At the National Medical Association, we reaffirm our dedication to championing policies and practices that bridge health gaps in minority communities. By fostering trusted Black physician leadership and advocating for equitable healthcare, we strive to turn commitments into actionable change.
Join us in this vital mission to create a healthier, more equitable future for all. 🩺
#NMA #MinorityHealthMonth #AdvancingCommitments #HealthEquity #BlackHealthMatters #NationalMedicalAssociation
🌟 Honoring a Trailblazer in Medicine & Public Health 🌟
Join us in celebrating Dr. Doris Browne, 118th President of the National Medical Association, as she is recognized at the National Consumers League Spring Soirée 2025 for her extraordinary contributions to vaccine education, equity, and progress.
🗓️ Tuesday, April 8 | 🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM
This evening will celebrate champions of evidence-based care, affordable medicine, and patient rights — and Dr. Browne’s legacy of leadership and impact in advancing health equity is truly unmatched. 👏🏾🩺
Congratulations, Dr. Browne! 🎉
#DorisBrowneMD #SpringSoiree2025 #HealthEquity #VaccineEducation #WomenInMedicine #PublicHealthChampion #BlackExcellence #NCL #ScienceHealthFacts
Today—and every day—we honor the dedication, compassion, and excellence of our physicians who work tirelessly to advance health equity and uplift communities.
At the NMA 2025 Colloquium, we were proud to stand alongside so many incredible doctors leading the charge in advocacy, policy, and care.
Here’s to our members and colleagues across the country who heal, inspire, and make a difference every single day. Thank you for all you do! Happy National Doctors’ Day!
#DoctorsDay #NMADoctors #BlackDoctorsMatter #HealthEquity #NMAVoices #NMAColloquium2025
Celebrating Leadership, Legacy & Impact
This #WomensHistoryMonth and #NationalDoctorsDay, the NMA proudly honors our President, Dr. Virginia A. Caine — a powerhouse in public health and a champion for health equity.
As a nationally recognized infectious disease expert and Director of the Marion County Public Health Department in Indianapolis, Dr. Caine has dedicated her career to eliminating health disparities and improving the lives of underserved communities.
Her leadership within the NMA and beyond exemplifies the power of women in medicine driving change, advocating fiercely, and inspiring generations to come.
We salute you, Dr. Caine! 👏🏽💪🏽
#WomensHistoryMonth #NMAStrong #BlackWomenInMedicine #PublicHealthHero #LeadershipMatters #VirginiaCaineMD #NMA75
Celebrating the incredible legacy of Dr. Vivian W. Pinn this #WomensHistoryMonth!
Dr. Pinn, MD, made history as the 2nd Black woman to graduate from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1967. She broke barriers as the 1st African-American woman to lead a pathology department in the U.S. and served as President of the National Medical Association.
As the first full-time director of the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health, she advanced women’s health research and inclusion in clinical trials. Dr. Pinn’s impact continues to inspire countless physicians, scientists, and researchers.
Her legacy lives on through numerous accolades, including the renaming of UVA’s medical research building to Pinn Hall in her honor.
#NMA #Legacy #Physician #Visionary #History
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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