Dr. Rene’ Settle-Robinson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a board certified Podiatrist who is highly skilled in Podiatric Surgery. She is the first Black Female to be residency trained in foot surgery in the State of Illinois and is among the first 5 Black females in the United States. She graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a BS in Biology and received her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from the California College of Podiatric Medicine. It was her RN license that she received when she was 20 years old that afforded the financing for her academic endeavors.
Dr. Settle-Robinson practiced in Chicago initially, prior to teaching at the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine for 4 years. She moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1994 and settled there. She became active in her community and has received a number of awards in recognition of her service and achievements. She served as President of Cream City Medical Society for 7 years, Region IV Secretary for 4 years, Vice-President of Region IV currently, and now serves on the Board of Trustees of the National Medical Association as Trustee from Region IV. She is now serving as Chair of the Membership Committee of the NMA, but also serves on the Social Media and Branding Committee, the Governance Council, and the Committee on International Affairs. She has previously served on the Nominations Committee and the Council on Administrative and Financial Affairs.
Dr. Settle-Robinson is working currently full time in a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center, Outreach Community Health Center on Milwaukee’s Northside.
She is active in her Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., in the Sigma Alpha Zeta Chapter. She is a life member of the NAACP. She is a Paul Harris recipient in the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. She served as Chief of Podiatric Surgery at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has served as Secretary of the Podiatry Licensing Board of the State of Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing. She ran for Wisconsin State Assembly in 2004 achieving 45% of the popular vote. She ran again in 2008 achieving 42% of the popular vote. Her claim to fame is being on the same ballot with Barack Obama.
Her favorite quote: “Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal.”
🛑 Gun Violence Is a Public Health Crisis — Let’s Talk Solutions 🛑
Join us for the Edward C. Mazique, M.D. Symposium at #NMAChicago25: Overcoming Urban Community Gun Violence: Where Do We Go from Here? The Blueprint: For Us, By Us!
🗓 Saturday, July 19, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Hilton Chicago
This must-attend session brings together physicians, policymakers, activists, and community leaders to address the root causes of gun violence and map out a plan for real, sustainable change.
Topics include:
Legislative reform
Community-based intervention
Firearm safety
Ethical implementation strategies
Your voice matters in this movement. Be informed. Be empowered. Be there.
🔗 Not registered for convention, register today at: www.nmanet.org/2025convention
#NMA2025 #GunViolenceIsPublicHealth #UrbanHealth #TheBlueprint #ForUsByUs #NMAChicago25
The National Medical Association presents: Dr. Nelson Adams’ Walk A Mile With A Child
🗓 Saturday, July 19
📍 Hilton Chicago – Grand Ballroom, Level 2
🕖 7:00–8:00 AM Registration
🚶🏾♀️ 8:00–9:00 AM Walk through the streets of Chicago
🧪 9:00 AM–12:00 PM STEM Health Fair
This powerful community event brings together Black doctors, families, and youth to promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and inspire the next generation through fun and interactive STEM and fitness activities.
Let’s walk, uplift, and make an impact—together.
#WalkAMileWithAChild #BlackHealthMatters #NMA2025 #CommunityHealth #STEM4Youth #NMAChicago25
📬 NMA Convention News Alert!
Registered for #NMAChicago25? Check your inbox, we just sent out important updates you won’t want to miss!
📅 Key events
🌟 Convention highlights
📍 On-site info for this week in Chicago
It’s all in your email: “NMA Convention News: Everything You Need to Know,” and yes, read to the end… there’s a lot packed in there!
Not registered yet? There’s still time to be part of the biggest event in Black health and medicine.
Register now at: www.nmanet.org/2025convention
Let’s make this week unforgettable!
#NMAChicago25 #BlackHealthMatters #NMA2025 #NMAConvention
The countdown is on for the NMA Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly in Chicago, IL, the premier event in health and medicine!
* From cutting-edge research to can’t-miss networking
* Where physicians, researchers, students & trailblazers unite
* A transformative space to connect, learn, and lead
Haven’t registered yet? Don’t wait, secure your spot NOW and be part of the future of healthcare.
🔗 Register at: www.nmanet.org/2025convention
Let’s make history in the Windy City. Register. Share. Show up.
#NMAChicago25 #BlackHealthMatters #NMAProud #NMA2025 #FutureOfMedicine
The NMA is proud to share that President-Elect, Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, is representing as a keynote speaker at the 116th NAACP National Convention!
This powerful and immersive gathering brings together change-makers, thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, entertainers, and creatives—all united to celebrate and harness our community’s collective power.
We’re honored to stand with the NAACP in advancing equity, empowerment, and innovation. Let’s continue to lead, inspire, and transform the future of our communities, together. ✊🏾🖤
#NMAatNAACP #NAACPConvention #BlackExcellence #CommunityPower #NMA #RogerAMitchell #HealthEquity #LeadershipMatters #NAACP116
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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