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.
📣 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
We’re thrilled to announce that Joy D. Calloway, NMA Executive Director, will be a featured speaker at this year’s Creating a Legacy Conference, happening June 12–13, 2025, in Washington, DC.
Joy will bring her voice and deep expertise to the panel: “Health Disparities’ Impact on Wealth Building," a crucial conversation exploring how unequal access to healthcare undermines financial stability and generational wealth, especially in underserved communities.
This panel is a must-attend for Professionals looking to better understand the intersection of health and wealth in their practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and help your clients create a more equitable legacy.
#CreatingALegacy #JoyDCalloway #NMA #EstatePlanning #HealthEquity #WealthBuilding #LegacyConference2025
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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