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.
NMA 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, joined his NMA colleagues in Chicago, connecting, collaborating, and continuing the mission to advance health equity and empower physicians nationwide.
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✨ Honoring Leadership & Excellence ✨
We are proud to celebrate Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, MD, the 126th President of the National Medical Association (NMA), as he represents the NMA at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2025.
His presence at this prestigious gathering of surgical and medical leaders underscores his lifelong commitment to advancing health equity, advocating for underrepresented communities, and shaping the future of medicine.
Congratulations, Dr. Mitchell, on this well-deserved recognition and for continuing to uplift the mission of the NMA on a global stage!
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Today we celebrate and honor Joy D. Calloway, our Executive Director, on her last day with the NMA. 💐
Joy, your leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark on our organization and our mission. We are deeply grateful for all you’ve done to advance health equity and support the NMA community.
We wish you nothing but continued success in your future endeavors and look forward to the day our paths cross again.
With gratitude and best wishes,
💙 The NMA Family
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We’re proud to share that Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, the 126th President of the National Medical Association (NMA), joined the conversation on State of the People TV! 🎥🗣️
As a leader, physician, and advocate, Dr. Mitchell continues to use his voice to uplift communities, advance health equity, and inspire change.
Catch this important discussion with co-anchors Karen Finney and Dr. David J. Johns, and special guest Dr. Chris.
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🎙️ NMA 126th President, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., joined SiriusXM Urban View to break down the critical conversation around healthcare access and the government shutdown.
Healthcare isn’t a privilege, it’s a right. At a time when millions of families depend on stable access to care, disruptions in government funding put communities at even greater risk.
We must keep pushing for solutions that ensure equity, access, and justice in healthcare.
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