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.
🩺 This National Public Health Week, the NMA celebrates the leaders, providers, and community champions working every day to advance health equity.
We honor the legacy of Black physicians who have long been at the forefront of public health advocacy and continue to shape policy and practice for a healthier tomorrow.
📢 Strong communities start with equitable care.
#NPHW #HealthEquityNow #NMA
This #BMHW25, we’re honoring legacies, fostering healing, and taking
collective action to strengthen Black Maternal Health! Black Mamas deserve
equitable, culturally affirming care and community-driven solutions that drive
lasting change. Join us and @BlackMamasMatterAlliance in advocating for
policies and practices that ensure Black Mamas, families, and communities
thrive!
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BlackMaternalHealth #NMA #healthequityjustice
Join us for the NMA Region IV Conference, in Detroit, MI — where purpose meets passion!
Highlights Include:
🎤 Inspiring & exciting speakers
🏛️ Tour of the Dr. Charles Wright African American Museum
📶 FREE WiFi & 🅿️ FREE Parking
🤝🏾 Networking that matters
🗣️ Advocacy in action
📚 Earn CME credits
Centered around P.R.E.A.C.H. – Politics, Race, Economics, Acculturation, Climate & Health – this is your opportunity to connect, learn, and lead.
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📅 World Health Day 2025 - "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures"
Every mother and baby deserves a healthy start in life. Yet too many in our communities face preventable complications due to systemic inequities in care.
The NMA is committed to ending racial disparities in maternal and infant health—because where you're born should never determine how you live.
Let’s work together for healthier beginnings and a brighter future this #WorldHealthDay2025.
#HealthyBeginningsHopefulFutures #BlackMomsMatter #NMAHealthEquity #BirthJustice #NationalPublicHealthWeek
We’ve got more moments to share from the NMA Region V Annual Conference in Tulsa!
From inspiring speakers to engaging sessions and incredible networking, today has been filled with energy, purpose, and progress.
Swipe through our latest photos and stay connected as we continue celebrating the power of Black physician leadership across Region V!
#NMARegionV #NMA2025 #BlackDoctorsLead #HealthEquity #TulsaEvents #PhysicianLeadership #ACJacksonMedicalSociety
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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