Dr. Priscilla Mpasi, MD, FAAP is an attending physician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Division of Community Pediatrics and a child health policy advisor for Delaware Health and Social Services. She completed a health policy fellowship in the National Clinicians Scholars Program at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Her current health policy work focuses on legislation to expand Medicaid benefits and social services and efforts to promote quality childhood education and early childhood literacy. She also advocates for expanded health care access and equitable resources for communities of color and low-income families. She also focuses on educational preparation and leadership development for physicians and medical students of color in order to promote diversity in the medical field. She has served on numerous professional boards and education committees, and is a health consultant for state and local health departments on child health and education policies.
She is a recognized national leader and child health advocate with current leadership involvement with the National Medical Association (NMA) as the Region II Chairperson and Chair for the Council on Concern of Women Physicians, the American Medical Association (AMA) Minority Affairs Governing Council and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Young Physician Leadership Alliance. With the AAP she is also a member of the Section on Minority Health, Equity and Inclusion and the Council on Community Pediatrics. She is also a National Vice-President Emerita of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and previously served as its Director of the National Future Leadership Project.
Dr. Mpasi has received numerous awards, including the National Minority Quality Forum 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health, the NMA Top Healthcare Professionals Under 40, NMA Pediatric Section Billie Wright Adams Scholar Award and the AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Award. She is a National Health Service Corps Scholar who desires to practice as a community pediatrician and become a national leader in health care delivery and health policy implementation with an emphasis on health outcomes in vulnerable pediatric populations.
Dr. Mpasi earned her B.S. in Psychology from Duke University and her M.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. She completed her pediatrics residency at the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital with a certificate in Advocacy. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Science of Health Policy and Research from the University of Pennsylvania. Raised in Silver Spring, MD, she now resides in Philadelphia, PA and enjoys living in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. She enjoys all sports, fitness, cooking, crochet and shoe shopping!
How are YOU celebrating National Doctors’ Day today?
At the National Medical Association, we’re proud to honor the incredible physicians who lead, serve, and advocate for healthier communities every single day and we want to celebrate with YOU!
Whether you’re recognizing a colleague, sharing your journey in medicine, or reflecting on the impact you make, we invite you to join us.
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We can’t wait to highlight and celebrate our community together!
Today, we proudly celebrate National Doctors’ Day and honor the dedication, compassion, and excellence of physicians across the country, especially the incredible members of the National Medical Association.
Every day, you show up for your patients, your communities, and the future of healthcare. You lead with purpose, advocate for equity, and deliver care that changes, and saves, lives.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to advancing health, uplifting communities, and inspiring the next generation of physicians.
Today, we celebrate YOU.
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Join us for an important and impactful conversation.
The National Medical Association (NMA), in partnership with POP on Youth Violence, invites you to be part of the NMA & POP S.A.V.E.S Together Initiative Webinar - a powerful discussion focused on preventing youth violence and strengthening community health.
📅 March 26, 2026
🕕 6PM–7PM CST | 7PM–8PM EST
Hear from national leaders as they share how NMA chapters, physicians, students, and communities can work together to:
✔️ Partner with schools and student organizations
✔️ Support youth leadership and violence prevention
✔️ Launch initiatives like Promise Clubs and community health events
This is more than a webinar - it’s a call to action to create safer, healthier communities.
🔗 Register now to reserve your seat:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OE9L7diTRACpm8P3XA6u5Q
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The National Medical Association is proud to host the 2026 National Colloquium on African American Health in Washington, DC, bringing together leading voices in medicine, research, and advocacy to advance solutions for health equity.
Centered on “The New Reconstruction,” this year’s colloquium is driving powerful conversations, policy engagement on Capitol Hill, and real action to address disparities impacting our communities.
Read more about the impact and key highlights from this year’s convening: https://bit.ly/4bp7Lun
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The National Medical Association invites you to listen to a powerful and compelling message from Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, 126th President.
In this impactful speech, Dr. Mitchell speaks to the importance of NMA membership, the critical role of advocacy, and why standing together as a unified voice is essential to ensuring proper representation for our physicians and the communities we serve.
This is more than a message. It is a call to action.
Be informed. Be engaged. Be part of the movement.
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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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