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.
🩺 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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