Dr. Walton is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, and the Section Chief for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Walton is also the Cross Inter-Professional Collaborative Director of Health Impact at the Mailman Center for Child Development (a university center of excellence in developmental disabilities). Dr. Walton specializes in the identification and management of children with various developmental and behavioral challenges. Dr. Walton champions the rights of individuals with disabilities to access healthcare, education, and employment. Dr. Walton facilitates the developmental behavioral pediatrics (DBP) resident rotation and is a faculty member of the Mailman Center’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) program, teaching interdisciplinary trainees on health equity, disability, and intersectionality. At the national level Dr. Walton is a member of the executive committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Section on Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, and a member of the professional advisory board for the Williams Syndrome Association. Dr. Walton is a member of a working group on developing international guidelines for management of individuals with Williams syndrome. Dr. Walton previously served as a member of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics’ (SDBP) Board of Directors and on the executive committee of the Pediatric Section of the National Medical Association (NMA), including as a past Section Chair. Dr. Walton was a member of the Committee on Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Children and Youth through Health Care System Transformation from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), that in 2024 published the Launching Lifelong Health by Improving Health Care for Children, Youth, and Families. Dr. Walton was the recipient of the SDBP Mid-Career Award in September 2024. Dr. Walton earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (now called NEOMED), completed her pediatrics residency from the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, completed her fellowship at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and earned her Master’s in Public Health from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
Advancing the Field of Forensic Pathology: Lessons Learned from Death in Custody Investigations
Today at 11 AM ET, join Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, 126th President of the National Medical Association (NMA), as he participates in the release of a landmark National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine consensus report: “Strengthening the U.S. Medicolegal Death Investigation System: Lessons from Death in Custody.”
Dr. Mitchell serves on the ad hoc committee that conducted this critical study, evaluating how deaths in custody are investigated, diagnosed, recorded, and reported across the U.S. The report identifies opportunities to improve scientific standards, transparency, and accountability in medicolegal death investigations.
🖥️ Watch the webinar live at 11 AM ET: http://bit.ly/3JcDuUp
#NMA #ForensicPathology #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #DeathInCustody #MedicalJustice #SciencePolicy #NationalAcademies
NMA’s 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, and a delegation of NMA physicians convened at Regeneron’s global headquarters for the Regeneron Circle Club Leadership Meeting.
Together, they engaged in meaningful discussions on targeted genomic research and its clinical applications, advancing the conversation on how precision medicine can better serve diverse populations.
The NMA remains committed to fostering partnerships that drive innovation, equity, and excellence in medical research and patient care.
#NMA #Leadership #PrecisionMedicine #GenomicResearch #HealthEquity #Regeneron
🛑 Federal Shutdown Threatens Nutrition Access
The NMA, led by 126th President Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, is deeply concerned that SNAP benefits may not be issued on Nov. 1, putting 42 million people at risk of food insecurity and worsening health outcomes. Food is medicine—ending the shutdown and protecting SNAP is essential to health equity.
READ MORE HERE: http://bit.ly/3J9SceR
#SNAP #EndTheShutdown #FoodIsMedicine #HealthEquity #NMA #MobilizingHealthJustice
🚨 Today is National First Responders Day 🚨
The National Medical Association (NMA) proudly honors the brave men and women who serve on the front lines of emergencies, our healthcare professionals, paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, and police officers who respond with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication.
Your commitment saves lives, protects communities, and embodies the spirit of service and sacrifice that strengthens our nation every day.
Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to all first responders, including the many NMA physicians and members who answer the call to care in times of crisis. 🙏🏾💙
Thank you for being the first to step forward when others are in need.
#NationalFirstRespondersDay #ThankYouFirstResponders #NMA #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #CommunityCare #MobilizingHealthJustice
🌍 Bridging the Maternal Health Gap: Collaborative Solutions for Maternal Health Disparities
Join us Tuesday, October 28th at 6:30 PM CST for a Complimentary CME Webinar hosted by NMA Regions IV and V.
This powerful discussion will explore innovative, multidisciplinary strategies to advance maternal health equity, reduce disparities, and improve outcomes for African American mothers and infants.
🎙️ Featured Panelists:
• William Greenfield, MD – Medical Director, Family Health, Arkansas Department of Health
• Tiana Montella, MS, RD, LD, CD-L, CLS – Registered Dietitian Supervisor, Franklin County WIC Program
• Janet Reid Hector, Ed.D, RD – Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management & Leadership, Rutgers University – Biomedical and Health Sciences
✨ Attendees will gain insight into clinical care models, nutrition-centered strategies, and community-driven approaches that strengthen maternal and infant health.
📅 Tuesday, October 28th @ 6:30 PM CST
💻 Complimentary CME Webinar
📲 Register today: https://loom.ly/MrlC93w
Let’s work together to close the maternal health gap and #MobilizeHealthJustice for the new America.
#NMA #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #BlackMothers #CMEWebinar #MedicalEducation #NMAEvents
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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