Dr. Christle Nwora (she/her) was born in Dallas, Texas. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin. During this time, she found community in the Multicultural Engagement Center (MEC) and dedicated her time towards advocating for marginalized communities on campus. She held senior leadership roles within the campus student government and the MEC which led to working alongside the NAACP Legal Defense Fund on the University of Texas vs Fisher II Supreme Court Case. Dr. Nwora continued her advocacy for marginalized communities and interest in student affairs into medical school. She completed her medical degree at the University of Texas at Houston where she served as the National Chair for the Organization of Student Representatives in Association of American Medical Colleges and created programs centering voices of unrepresented students in medicine.
Dr. Nwora also nurtured her interested in primary care and completed her dual training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in the Johns Hopkins Urban Health program, designed to prepare residents to be physical leaders and advocated within vulnerable urban communities. During her residency, she authored a children’s book (“The Hospital”) designed to demystify the hospital and celebrate all who work in healthcare. She developed a special interest in caring for young people with Sickle Cell Disease and has had additional clinical and research experience in this area.
Dr. Nwora is excited to stay at Johns Hopkins to continue her training as an Adolescent Medicine Fellow. She will continue her research in the care of young people with Sickle Cell Disease and wants a career in medical education focused on student affairs, diversity and equity. She serves as a producer for the Cribsiders (a pediatric medicine podcast) and the treasurer for Black Girl White Coat (mentorship organization for Black and Hispanic women).
NMA 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD is representing the NMA at the 8th Annual Black Economic Forum, part of The Summer Executive Workshop — taking place this week Martha’s Vineyard, August 12–14, 2025.
In recent years, heightened attention has been given to racial inequities across America — yet national data often misses the distinct realities faced by Black communities at the local level. Dr. Mitchell is helping to address these disparities and open up discussions surrounding healthcare, economic empowerment, and innovation.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.summerexecworkshop.com
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Together, We Can End HIV in Our Communities
The NMA was proud to stand alongside Gilead Sciences in Chicago for “The Time Is Now: Let’s End HIV In Our Communities” press briefing, a powerful platform amplifying voices committed to ending the HIV epidemic in Black communities.
Our newly installed 126th President, Roger A Mitchell Jr MD, joined distinguished leaders, including Grammy-winning artist and HIV advocate Raheem DeVaughn, for a candid and vital conversation. Together, they spotlighted the dire disparities: Black Americans accounted for 39% of new HIV diagnoses and 40% of people living with HIV in 2022, while representing just 12% of the U.S. population.
The NMA remains committed to leading this movement, lifting voices, advancing solutions, and centering compassion in healthcare for Black communities.
Read more: http://bit.ly/4loqVlQ
#EndHIV #HIVPrevention #PrEP #HealthEquity #BlackHealthMatters
The National Medical Association, along with seven other respected medical societies, has issued a joint statement in response to being excluded from participating in the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) vaccine review process.
This long-standing process ensures safety, equity, and real-world perspective in vaccine policy. Excluding trusted physician voices compromises both science and public trust.
We call on the Administration to reverse this exclusion to uphold trustworthy, equitable healthcare.
Read more: http://bit.ly/45GRy0F
#VaccineEquity #InclusiveScience #PublicTrust #NMA
Exciting news from the 2025 Mississippi Policy Conference in Tunica!
We’re proud to announce that Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., the 126th President of the National Medical Association (NMA), is a featured speaker during the event.
Dr. Mitchell is contributing to the critical discussion on Project 2025: Public/Private Response, bringing his expertise in public health, policy, and justice to the forefront.
Don’t miss this powerful conversation shaping the future of health and equity.
#MississippiConference #NMA #RogerMitchellJr #Project2025 #HealthJustice #PolicyMatters #BeTheChange #CBCInstitute
As we observe the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, your voice is needed, more than ever, to save the access to healthcare that so many people need!
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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