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.
The future of medicine, technology, and justice is happening NOW.
The National Medical Association was proud to have our 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, join young leaders at the table to discuss how Artificial Intelligence can be used for social impact, ensuring innovation serves equity, ethics, and community health.
From addressing healthcare disparities to combating misinformation, AI has the potential to transform how we serve our communities. The conversation focused on empowering young people to lead responsibly, think critically, and use technology as a tool for justice, not division.
We are honored to collaborate with the NBA Social Justice Coalition in advancing dialogue at the intersection of health equity, technology, and social change. When medicine, youth leadership, and social justice align, powerful progress follows.
Together, we are shaping a future where innovation protects communities and advances health equity for all.
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Join us tonight, February 12, at 7:00pm, as we discuss financial empowerment directly with physicians who deserve planning that reflects both their profession and their lived experience.
This physician-focused financial planning session is designed to help you:
•Get clear on where you stand financially
•Identify blind spots common among high-earning physicians
•Build a healthier, more intentional financial future
It’s practical, values-aligned guidance built for physicians navigating complex careers, family obligations, and long-term legacy goals.
If you’re ready to be proactive—not reactive—about your finances, we’d love to have you join us.
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We’re continuing our National Black Women Physicians’ Day celebration by sharing a powerful video message from Torie Comeaux Plowden, MD, MPH, Co-Chair of the NMA Council on Concerns of Women Physicians (CCWP), with the National Medical Association (NMA).
Dr. Plowden’s message honors the excellence, leadership, and lasting impact of Black women physicians who continue to advance medicine, advocate for equity, and uplift the communities we serve.
🎥 Watch her message and help us keep the celebration going!
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Today, the National Medical Association (NMA) is proud to share a special video message from Donna L. Kiel, MD in honor of National Black Women Physicians’ Day.
Dr. Kiel’s message celebrates the excellence, leadership, and powerful impact of Black women physicians who continue to lead with purpose, advance health equity, and strengthen the communities we serve every single day.
🎥 Watch, share, and help us uplift the voices of Black women physicians across the country!
📣 Don't forget to post your own photos and videos today, celebrating Black women physicians, and tag us @NationalMedAssn so we can amplify your stories throughout our national community.
Let’s continue the celebration and recognition today and all year long.
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Continue the celebration of #NBWPD with the NMA!
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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