Dr. Juana Hutchinson-Colas is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the director of the division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and co-director at the Women’s Health Institute at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS). She is an educator who is passionate about mentorship and serve as the faculty advisor for RWJMS White Coats for Black Lives student organization. Dr. Hutchinson-Colas’ clinical areas of interest include pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, bladder pain syndromes, geriatric gynecology and urogenital fistulas. She provides consultation and pelvic surgery for transgender men who desire surgical removal of uterus, adnexa, and vagina. She has participated in several clinical trials and is currently collaborating on a translational research project investigating mechanisms of female organ prolapse. Prior to joining the faculty at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. Hutchinson-Colas was Assistant Professor and interim chair at Jersey City Medical Center/Mt. Sinai School of Medicine.
Dr. Hutchinson-Colas completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Downstate Medical College, the State University of New York, followed by a fellowship in Urogynecology/Pelvic Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. She is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and subspecialty board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS), as well. Dr. Hutchinson-Colas is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Her passion for a person’s health and wellness encompasses patient care, scholarship, and advocacy.
Dr. Hutchinson-Colas completed her MBA to have an additional skill set to navigate the financial aspects of the healthcare industry. She serves on several national committees, including the Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Dr. Hutchinson-Colas also serves her local community: as a member the New Jersey Medical Association, the local chapter of the NMA; as an appointed member of the New Jersey Office on Minority and Multicultural Health Advisory Commission; and member of the PROUD Gender Center Advisory Council at Rutgers Health. She is a founding members of the New Jersey Black Women Physician Association, an organization that is committed to lead in improving the health and wellness for providers and their communities, through advocacy, educational programs, mentoring and collaboration with stakeholders. Dr. Hutchinson-Colas is committed to using her many talents and experience to serve the National Medical Association.
Happy Father’s Day! Today, we honor the Fathers who lead with love, raise with strength, and advocate for health and equity. Your presence matters, and so does your wellness.
Let’s protect our fathers ' mind, body, and spirit.
💙 With gratitude #FathersDay #BlackHealthMatters #NMADads #BlackDoctorsMatter
📣 FINAL CALL NMA Members: 2025-2026 Nomination Applications Due TODAY!
⏰ The deadline to submit your application to run for NMA office is TONIGHT, June 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST!
If you’re ready to lead and shape the future of the NMA, this is your moment. Positions up for election include:
President Elect
Speaker & Vice Speaker of the House of Delegates
Secretary & Treasurer of the HOD
Regional Trustees
📅 Submission window: May 15 – June 15, 2025
📝 Required materials: Interest Statement, CV/resume, valid medical license, headshot, and regional chair endorsement.
All applications must be submitted electronically. Read more here: https://bitl.to/4hNU
🔗 Reach out to nomination@nmanet.org with questions.
Let your voice lead! #NMA2025 #NMALeadership #BlackDoctorsLead #NMAElections
Congratulations to Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, FACS, on being elected President-Elect of the American Medical Association (AMA)!
Dr. Underwood’s distinguished career spans leadership roles in the Erie County Medical Society, AMA and NMA Commission to End Health Care Disparities, ACGME’s Urology Residency Review Committee, AUA Public Policy Council, and the Joint Commission Board of Commissioners.
A proud graduate of Morehouse College and SUNY Upstate Medical University, he further trained at the University of Connecticut and the University of Michigan, where he became the fifth urologist selected for the prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program.
The NMA celebrates this historic moment and the unwavering commitment Dr. Underwood brings to advancing equity, leadership, and excellence in medicine.
#BlackDoctorsMatter #LeadershipInMedicine #AMA #HealthEquity #nma
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The NMA is proud to announce that Executive Director, Joy D. Calloway, MBA, MHSA, will be a featured speaker at BHCON 2025 in Washington, DC!
Join us June 26–30 for an empowering experience centered around the theme: “Community. Now, More Than Ever.” Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead with some of the brightest minds in the field.
🔗 Register now at BHCCON.com and use discount code JOYSPK10
#NMA #BYCON2025 #Leadership #CommunityMatters #BlackHealth #JoyDCalloway #HealthcareEquity #MedicalLeadership #WeAreNMA
Today, NMA President-Elect Roger Mitchell, Jr., MD met with CNN News Anchor Abby Phillip and Brandon Neal, Senior Director & Political Strategist, to discuss his upcoming presidency and the powerful future ahead.
Together, we’re forging new paths in advocacy, visibility, and leadership. Stay tuned, you’ll be seeing Dr. Mitchell live and in action, coming to a TV near you soon!
#NMA #LeadershipInMedicine #HealthEquity #DrRogerMitchell #CNN #BrandonNeal #BlackDoctorsLead #PublicHealth
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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