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.
🌟 CCWP Call for Nominations – Deadline Extended! 🌟
We’re excited to announce that the deadline for nominations for the 2025 Council on Concerns of Women Physicians (CCWP) Awards has been extended to June 13, 2025!
Do you know an outstanding physician who exemplifies:
✅ Community Engagement
✅ Leadership
✅ Commitment to Women’s Health
Let’s honor the trailblazers who make a difference! Awardees will be celebrated during the CCWP Annual Muriel Petioni, MD Luncheon at the NMA Annual Scientific Assembly and Convention.
Nominate a deserving colleague today!
📅 New Deadline: June 13, 2025
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Upcoming NMA Webinar – June 11, 2025 | 8:00 PM EST
Confronting the Resurgence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Black Communities
Join the National Medical Association (NMA) for a powerful conversation featuring:
🩺 Virginia Caine, MD – 125th President of the NMA
🩺 Dial Hewlett Jr., MD, FACP, FIDSA
As vaccine misinformation grows—often fueled by federal leaders—our communities are at renewed risk for diseases like measles, whooping cough, and polio.
🔎 Learn how the NMA is leading the fight against misinformation, addressing vaccine hesitancy, and working to protect the health of Black communities.
💻 Register today: https://bitl.to/4a4F
#NMAWebinar #PublicHealth #VaccinesWork #BlackHealthMatters #StopMisinformation #HealthEquity #PreventDisease
On this Memorial Day, we honor the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation’s freedom. Their courage reminds us to stand strong in service to others. 🇺🇸🩺 #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #NationalMedicalAssociation
We’re having an incredible time here in Grenada at the NMA Region 1 & Region 6 meeting!
From our amazing NMA Past Presidents to dynamic speakers, there’s so much knowledge, passion, and energy in the room. The connections being made and the ideas being shared are truly inspiring!
Swipe through for some highlights – from engaging sessions to great conversations, this event is a testament to the strength of the NMA community.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this amazing experience!
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Register Today for the 88th Annual Convention of the Auxiliary to the NMA!
We are excited to announce the 88th Annual Convention of the Auxiliary to the National Medical Association (ANMA)—a premier gathering of healthcare professionals, advocates, and leaders dedicated to advancing health equity in African American communities.
This year, the ANMA will focus on impactful strategies to eliminate health disparities through education, mentorship, and service-driven initiatives. Expect insightful discussions, expert-led panels, networking opportunities, and actionable solutions to drive change in our communities.
Click here: https://anmanet.org/2025-convention/ for more information and to register.
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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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