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.
We’re on the ground at the Student National Medical Association’s Annual Medical Education Conference (AMEC) today and tomorrow and we can’t wait to connect!
If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and visit with the National Medical Association (NMA) team. Whether you’re a student, resident, or physician, we’re here to engage, support, and continue building the future of medicine, together.
Come learn more about how we’re advancing health equity, supporting physician leadership, and creating pathways for the next generation.
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The National Medical Association continues to elevate urgent global health concerns impacting vulnerable communities.
Recently, NMA 126th President, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., engaged in a very informative conversation with the Cuban Ambassador to discuss the growing healthcare challenges facing Cuba.
As outlined in our official statement, ongoing disruptions are impacting access to critical, life-saving services, placing thousands of patients at risk.
Stay tuned for an upcoming virtual event where we will further highlight the health crisis in Cuba and explore how we can take action together.
Read the full NMA statement here: 🔗 https://nmanet.org/press-release/national-medical-association-raises-alarm-on-public-health-crisis-in-cuba/
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Turning AI Into Impact: The NMA Strategy for Innovation and Equity
Join the National Medical Association for an important conversation on how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of healthcare and how we ensure it advances equity, not disparities.
Hear from:
🔹 Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, 126th President of the NMA
🔹 Dr. Edmondo Robinson, Co-Chair, Task Force on AI
🔹 Dr. Charles DeShazer, Co-Chair, Task Force on AI
April 7, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
This is a must-attend discussion for physicians, healthcare leaders, and anyone invested in the future of medicine.
Register now: https://bit.ly/487GVop
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The National Medical Association is raising urgent concerns about the growing public health crisis in Cuba, where power outages, fuel shortages, and limited resources are disrupting critical medical care and impacting vulnerable populations.
As physicians committed to health equity and global health justice, we affirm that health is a human right.
🔗 Read the full statement here: https://nmanet.org/press-release/national-medical-association-raises-alarm-on-public-health-crisis-in-cuba/
#NMA #HealthEquity #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #HealthcareJustice
As we close out National Physicians Week, the National Medical Association proudly shines a spotlight on our extraordinary members, physicians who are leading, healing, mentoring, and advocating in communities across the nation.
Your commitment to advancing equitable care, your leadership in times of challenge, and your dedication to the patients and communities you serve do not go unnoticed.
Because of NMA members, progress is happening. Lives are being changed. Futures are being shaped.
Thank you for being the heart of this mission.
Let’s continue to uplift, support, and celebrate one another, not just this week, but every day.
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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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