Dr. Faggett enjoys a distinguished career as a pediatrician, health systems administrator, and policy analyst. He is a retired Armed Forces Colonel and Paratrooper; and the recipient of the Skinner Medal from the Academy of Health Sciences. He holds licensure to practice medicine in five states, including the District of Columbia. Dr. Faggett has a long-standing relationship with the NMA. Prior to his recent appointments, he served as Chair for Region V and the NMA’s Pediatric Section. He first held the position from 1988-1989. Prior to that he also sat on the BOT in 2008.
Dr. Faggett is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School. He completed internships and a pediatric residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Adolescent Medicine Fellowship DC Children’s Hospital (CNMC), and was a Psychiatric Liaison Fellow at DC General Hospital in Washington D.C. Dr. Faggett is Past President of the D.C. Medico- Chirurgical Society (an affiliate of the National Medical Association). Dr. Faggett is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Medicine, and Certified in Buprenorphine Addiction Medicine. Dr. Faggett retired from the District of Columbia Department of Health (DCDOH) in July of 2008, where he served as Chief Medical Office and second-in-command of the entire health department and its citywide divisional networks. He concurrently serves as Medical Director of DC Medical Assistance Administration.
Professional Affiliations:
Speaker of the House of Delegates
Member of the Board of Trustees on Health Policy
Assistant Professor of Community and Family Medicine
Howard University School of Medicine
Medical Director Chief of Health Services Administration
NMA 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, joined his NMA colleagues in Chicago, connecting, collaborating, and continuing the mission to advance health equity and empower physicians nationwide.
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✨ Honoring Leadership & Excellence ✨
We are proud to celebrate Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, MD, the 126th President of the National Medical Association (NMA), as he represents the NMA at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2025.
His presence at this prestigious gathering of surgical and medical leaders underscores his lifelong commitment to advancing health equity, advocating for underrepresented communities, and shaping the future of medicine.
Congratulations, Dr. Mitchell, on this well-deserved recognition and for continuing to uplift the mission of the NMA on a global stage!
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Today we celebrate and honor Joy D. Calloway, our Executive Director, on her last day with the NMA. 💐
Joy, your leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark on our organization and our mission. We are deeply grateful for all you’ve done to advance health equity and support the NMA community.
We wish you nothing but continued success in your future endeavors and look forward to the day our paths cross again.
With gratitude and best wishes,
💙 The NMA Family
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We’re proud to share that Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, the 126th President of the National Medical Association (NMA), joined the conversation on State of the People TV! 🎥🗣️
As a leader, physician, and advocate, Dr. Mitchell continues to use his voice to uplift communities, advance health equity, and inspire change.
Catch this important discussion with co-anchors Karen Finney and Dr. David J. Johns, and special guest Dr. Chris.
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🎙️ NMA 126th President, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., joined SiriusXM Urban View to break down the critical conversation around healthcare access and the government shutdown.
Healthcare isn’t a privilege, it’s a right. At a time when millions of families depend on stable access to care, disruptions in government funding put communities at even greater risk.
We must keep pushing for solutions that ensure equity, access, and justice in healthcare.
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