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.
The NMA, the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing Black physicians, is calling for the immediate resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In this video, 126th President, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., speaks directly to the urgent threat facing public health:
❌ Dismantling of our nation’s public health system
❌ Attacks on safe and effective vaccines
❌ Rejection of evidence-based medicine
These actions put every American at risk and disproportionately harm Black communities, other communities of color, rural families, and working-class Americans.
We need leadership at HHS that is:
✔ Grounded in science
✔ Guided by evidence
✔ Committed to protecting all Americans
We’re asking all physicians, nurses, dentists, scientists, public health officials, and allied health organizations to join us in defending public health and demanding leadership that puts science before politics.
WATCH NOW, read our full statement and get involved: www.nmanet.org
#NMA #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #ScienceBeforePolitics
📢 NMA Statement
The National Medical Association is calling for the immediate removal of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
As the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing African American physicians and their patients, we cannot remain silent when leadership in public health undermines science, equity, and the trust of the communities we serve.
Read more: http://bit.ly/4pr8boS
America deserves leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services that is grounded in evidence-based medicine, committed to health equity, and worthy of the public’s confidence.
#NMA #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #Accountability
📢 NMA Leadership Transition Announcement
The National Medical Association (NMA) announces that Joy D. Calloway, MHSA, MBA, who has served as Executive Director since 2022, will step down on October 3, 2025, to pursue a new opportunity.
During her tenure, Ms. Calloway advanced NMA’s mission by:
✨ Strengthening partnerships with equity-focused organizations
✨ Elevating Black physicians’ expertise on the national stage
✨ Expanding NMA’s media presence and influence in health policy
✨ Delivering three successful national conventions
✨ Modernizing operations and increasing donor support
As Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., 126th President of the NMA, affirmed: “For more than 130 years, the NMA and its physician leaders have fought for health equity and Black physicians. We remain committed to this work, which will continue in earnest as we transition the executive director role.”
Read more here: https://nmanet.org/news/nma-leadership-transition/
Thank you, Joy, for your service to the NMA. We are deeply grateful for your leadership and unwavering commitment to health equity.
#NMA #HealthEquity #BlackPhysicians #Leadership #NMALegacy
🎤 The countdown is on!
At this year’s NMA Professional Development Series (PDS), we’re diving into the topics that matter most for healthcare, equity, and justice in today’s world. From vaccine confidence to Medicaid, diabetes care, climate health, innovation, and more, these are conversations you simply can’t afford to miss.
📅 September 24, 2025
📍 Washington, DC
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Reception to follow)
Secure your spot today before it’s too late!
Register here: http://bit.ly/4oZcMib
#NMAPDS #HealthcareJustice #EquityInAction #MadeForThisMoment
🚨 Don’t Miss This Session at PDS! 🚨
At the NMA Professional Development Series we’re tackling the future of healthcare with:
Policy, People, and Progress: Centering Equity in Workforce Development
📅 September 24, 2025
📍 Washington, DC
Join Dr. Chidimma Acholonu (Moderator), Andrea Price-Carter, Dr. Robert Walker, and Dr. Malcolm Woodland as they discuss how centering equity in workforce development is essential for building a stronger, fairer healthcare system.
This is more than a conversation — it’s a call to action. Be in the room where it happens.
Register today: http://bit.ly/4oZcMib
#NMAPDS #WorkforceEquity #PolicyAndProgress #MadeForThisMoment
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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