Dr. Maurice Sholas is the Principal for Sholas Medical Consulting, LLC. In this capacity, he solves operational challenges for clinicians, hospitals and health care agencies. In addition, he is a subject matter expert on children with special health care needs. He has served as a Senior Medical Director for multiple Children’s Hospitals and founded multiple programs in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine over the years. He currently cares for pediatric patients with physical disabilities at Ochsner Healthcare in New Orleans. Dr. Sholas’ work, whether clinical or administrative, is focused on optimizing function and advocating for the marginalized.
Dr. Sholas was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has traveled the country gathering the educational tools needed for a career of service. For college, he attended Southern University (Baton Rouge), majoring in Biology with an emphasis in Spanish. This foundation allowed a smooth transition to the MD-PhD Program at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Sholas completed Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the Long School of Medicine in San Antonio. Lastly, he completed subspecialty training at Northwestern University’s top rated Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. Concurrent with decades of clinical practice, Dr. Sholas founded Sholas Medical Consulting, LLC and became culturally embedded in New Orleans through volunteer work, philanthropy and membership in the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Inc. and the Krewe of King Arthur.
Dr. Sholas’ pursuit of intellectual achievement is matched only by his pursuit of advocacy. He feels strongly that every segment of the population has a contribution to make. He is a 2020 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar and a two-term Chair of the Board for the National Medical Association. Only through advocacy and inclusion can the many voices be heard, consensus reached, and true democracy flourish. He embodies the belief that being a good citizen is a prerequisite to being a great physician executive.
📢 NMA Statement
The National Medical Association is calling for the immediate removal of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
As the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing African American physicians and their patients, we cannot remain silent when leadership in public health undermines science, equity, and the trust of the communities we serve.
Read more: http://bit.ly/4pr8boS
America deserves leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services that is grounded in evidence-based medicine, committed to health equity, and worthy of the public’s confidence.
#NMA #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #Accountability
📢 NMA Leadership Transition Announcement
The National Medical Association (NMA) announces that Joy D. Calloway, MHSA, MBA, who has served as Executive Director since 2022, will step down on October 3, 2025, to pursue a new opportunity.
During her tenure, Ms. Calloway advanced NMA’s mission by:
✨ Strengthening partnerships with equity-focused organizations
✨ Elevating Black physicians’ expertise on the national stage
✨ Expanding NMA’s media presence and influence in health policy
✨ Delivering three successful national conventions
✨ Modernizing operations and increasing donor support
As Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., 126th President of the NMA, affirmed: “For more than 130 years, the NMA and its physician leaders have fought for health equity and Black physicians. We remain committed to this work, which will continue in earnest as we transition the executive director role.”
Read more here: https://nmanet.org/news/nma-leadership-transition/
Thank you, Joy, for your service to the NMA. We are deeply grateful for your leadership and unwavering commitment to health equity.
#NMA #HealthEquity #BlackPhysicians #Leadership #NMALegacy
🎤 The countdown is on!
At this year’s NMA Professional Development Series (PDS), we’re diving into the topics that matter most for healthcare, equity, and justice in today’s world. From vaccine confidence to Medicaid, diabetes care, climate health, innovation, and more, these are conversations you simply can’t afford to miss.
📅 September 24, 2025
📍 Washington, DC
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Reception to follow)
Secure your spot today before it’s too late!
Register here: http://bit.ly/4oZcMib
#NMAPDS #HealthcareJustice #EquityInAction #MadeForThisMoment
🚨 Don’t Miss This Session at PDS! 🚨
At the NMA Professional Development Series we’re tackling the future of healthcare with:
Policy, People, and Progress: Centering Equity in Workforce Development
📅 September 24, 2025
📍 Washington, DC
Join Dr. Chidimma Acholonu (Moderator), Andrea Price-Carter, Dr. Robert Walker, and Dr. Malcolm Woodland as they discuss how centering equity in workforce development is essential for building a stronger, fairer healthcare system.
This is more than a conversation — it’s a call to action. Be in the room where it happens.
Register today: http://bit.ly/4oZcMib
#NMAPDS #WorkforceEquity #PolicyAndProgress #MadeForThisMoment
💉 Beyond the Shot: Vaccine Access, Policy, and Public Confidence 💉
Vaccines save lives, but access, policy, and public trust remain critical challenges. At this year’s NMA Professional Development Series (PDS), we’re bringing together leaders in medicine and public health to tackle these pressing issues head-on.
📅 September 24, 2025
📍 Washington, DC
🎤 Featuring:
🔹 Oliver T. Brooks, MD, FAAP
🔹 Virginia Caine, MD
🔹 Tanya Rogo, MD, MPH, FAAP
🔹 Patricia Whitley Williams, MD, FAAP
Moderated by Dial Hewlett, MD
Join us for a powerful discussion on protecting communities through equitable vaccine policy and rebuilding public confidence.
Register now: http://bit.ly/4oZcMib
#NMAPDS #HealthEquity #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #MadeForThisMoment
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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