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
The NMA stands firmly against the EPA’s proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding.
Rolling back this vital protection threatens public health, especially in communities already facing environmental injustice and higher rates of pollution-related illness.
Public health and environmental health are inseparable. We urge policymakers to protect both.
Read more at https://bit.ly/4onvoad
#NMA #EnvironmentalJustice #PublicHealth #ClimateHealth #CleanAir #HealthEquityMatters
Join Our Live Webinar on the Importance of Vaccination This Fall! 🍂
As respiratory season approaches, it’s crucial to stay protected, especially for those with underlying medical conditions.
📅 Date: October 20, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
🎥 Format: Virtual Webinar
Hear from distinguished medical leaders Dr. Virginia Caine, Dr. Yolanda Lawson, and Dr. Oliver Brooks as they discuss how vaccines play a vital role in preventing serious illness and complications this season.
✅ Register today: http://bit.ly/4q1kyIG or scan the QR code in the flyer!
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Today, the National Medical Association honors and celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples.
We encourage everyone to take a moment today to reflect on the history, resilience, and impact of Indigenous communities.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #NMA #HonoringIndigenousCommunities #CulturalHeritage #IndigenousResilience
🚨 NMA Statement: Federal Cuts Threaten America’s Public Health
The National Medical Association is deeply concerned by reports of staffing cuts across key federal health agencies amid the ongoing government shutdown. Reductions at the CDC and NIH threaten to weaken the nation’s ability to prevent disease, advance research, and protect public health.
Public health is not partisan, it’s essential to the safety and wellbeing of every community. Undermining the CDC and NIH risks long-term damage to the systems that safeguard us all.
The NMA calls on Congress and the Administration to end the shutdown, restore stability, and recommit to a strong, well-resourced public health infrastructure.
Read our full statement and learn more at www.nmanet.org
#PublicHealth #HealthEquity #CDC #NIH #NMA #HealthPolicy #LeadershipInMedicine
🌟 NMA Leadership in Action 🌟
This weekend, NMA President Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD and NMA Leadership convened in California for their quarterly board meeting.
Together, these leaders are charting the course for the future of the NMA, advancing health equity, strengthening advocacy for Black physicians, and driving initiatives that promote quality healthcare for all communities.
#NMALeadership #HealthEquity #PhysicianAdvocacy #NMA #MedicalLeadership #PublicHealth
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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