Michael G. Knight, MD, MSHP, FACP is a physician and the Patient Safety Officer at The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Originally from New York City, Dr. Knight completed undergraduate studies at Oakwood University, and attended the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. He then completed residency training at New York Presbyterian – Weill Cornell Medical Center, and was a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, where he completed a Masters in Health Policy Research. In his current role as Patient Safety Officer for the GW Medical Faculty Associates, he is involved with the analysis of medical errors and adverse events, and leads the development of responsive programs to build a culture of safety throughout the organization. Dr. Knight is board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, and practices clinically at the GW Medical Faculty Associates in Washington, DC.
Throughout his career, Dr. Knight has been a champion for health equity, and has been instrumental in developing community health education programs throughout the United States. Dr. Knight served as the 48th National President of the Student National Medical Association, and currently serves as the founder and president of the Renewing Health Foundation, a non-profit organization working to empower urban minority communities through health education. He has served on various boards and committees of organizations such as the American Medical Association, where he serves as Vice-Chair of the Minority Affairs Section, and the National Medical Association, where he currently serves as Region II Trustee. He has been a featured medical expert on radio, television, and in print news media, and routinely speaks at events internationally and throughout the United States. Dr. Knight has received numerous awards including the American Medical Association Foundation Leadership Award, Top 30 under 30 Alumni of Case Western Reserve University, Top 40 Under 40 Leaders in Health Award by the National Minority Quality Forum, and Top Healthcare Professionals Under 40 Award by the National Medical Association.
✨ Wishing our members, partners, and communities a Happy Holiday season and a healthy, hopeful New Year. Thank you for your continued dedication to advancing health equity and excellence in medicine. ✨
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🚨 NMA STATEMENT | ACA Premium Subsidies 🚨
The NMA strongly condemns the U.S. Senate’s failure to advance legislation that would have extended Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies, placing millions of Americans at risk of dramatic health insurance premium increases.
Allowing these subsidies to expire will lead to higher premiums, increased underinsurance and uninsurance, delayed care, and poorer health outcomes, with the greatest harm falling on working families, seniors, and communities already facing health disparities.
At a time when nearly half of U.S. adults struggle to afford health care, access to affordable coverage should not be temporary or subject to political gridlock. Health care affordability is essential to health equity and public health.
The NMA calls on policymakers to act swiftly and in a bipartisan manner to restore and extend these vital subsidies before the December 31 deadline.
📄 Read the full statement: nmanet.org
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📣 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
The National Medical Association invites you to join us in Washington, DC for the
National Colloquium on African American Health.
🗓 March 19–22, 2026
📍 Washington, DC
This premier convening brings together physicians, public health leaders, policymakers, and advocates to advance health equity, influence policy, and elevate the health priorities of Black communities nationwide.
Be part of the critical conversations shaping the future of African American health—and make your voice heard where it matters most.
Register now and plan to join us in DC: https://bit.ly/3KZb556
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📢 Upcoming Chair Chat Premiere - Don’t Miss This Critical Conversation
The National Medical Association is proud to share that NMA 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, and Dr. Cynthia Swann, Vice Chair, Civil Rights Law Section will be speaking in an important Chair Chat titled: Deaths in Custody: Civil Rights, Accountability, and Oversight
🗓 Premieres: Thursday, December 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
📺 Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RucCfXYgys
Deaths in custody raise urgent and complex questions about civil rights, transparency, and accountability. In this powerful discussion, Dr. Roger Mitchell, Jr. joins Dr. Cynthia Swann to examine how deaths in custodial settings are investigated and how those investigations impact legal outcomes, systems of oversight, and public trust.
Don't miss this event!
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✨ REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ✨
The National Medical Association (NMA) National Convention & Scientific Assembly is heading to Puerto Rico July 25–29, 2026! 🇵🇷
Join us for the largest gathering of Black physicians and healthcare professionals in the nation, where medicine, innovation, and advocacy converge.
This is more than a conference, it’s THE movement shaping the future of Black health.
REGISTER NOW and be part of the impact: https://www.mcievents.com/nma2026/
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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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