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.”
Juneteenth is not only a day of remembrance—it's a call to action.
At the National Medical Association, we celebrate freedom, progress, and the continued fight for equity in health care. Let’s use this day to reflect on our shared history and recommit ourselves to closing racial health disparities for future generations.
#Juneteenth2025 #NMA #HealthEquity #BlackExcellenceInMedicine
A Message from Virginia Caine, MD – 125th President, National Medical Association
The recent removal of all members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a devastating blow to public health.
As a physician and infectious disease expert, I know firsthand how vital ACIP is to our nation’s safety. This federal advisory panel ensures vaccines are safe, effective, and equitably distributed, especially in communities historically underserved.
* ACIP is where science guides decisions, not politics.
* We need physician experts who understand the data.
* Vaccines are a cornerstone of public health, limiting access risks lives.
The NMA stands firm in supporting evidence-based vaccine policy and protecting access for all communities. We urge transparency, expert leadership, and continued trust in science.
#NMA #PublicHealth #VaccinesWork #TrustScience #HealthEquity #ACIP #VirginiaCaineMD #InfectiousDiseases #BlackHealthMatters
Happy Father’s Day! Today, we honor the Fathers who lead with love, raise with strength, and advocate for health and equity. Your presence matters, and so does your wellness.
Let’s protect our fathers ' mind, body, and spirit.
💙 With gratitude #FathersDay #BlackHealthMatters #NMADads #BlackDoctorsMatter
📣 FINAL CALL NMA Members: 2025-2026 Nomination Applications Due TODAY!
⏰ The deadline to submit your application to run for NMA office is TONIGHT, June 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST!
If you’re ready to lead and shape the future of the NMA, this is your moment. Positions up for election include:
President Elect
Speaker & Vice Speaker of the House of Delegates
Secretary & Treasurer of the HOD
Regional Trustees
📅 Submission window: May 15 – June 15, 2025
📝 Required materials: Interest Statement, CV/resume, valid medical license, headshot, and regional chair endorsement.
All applications must be submitted electronically. Read more here: https://bitl.to/4hNU
🔗 Reach out to nomination@nmanet.org with questions.
Let your voice lead! #NMA2025 #NMALeadership #BlackDoctorsLead #NMAElections
Congratulations to Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, FACS, on being elected President-Elect of the American Medical Association (AMA)!
Dr. Underwood’s distinguished career spans leadership roles in the Erie County Medical Society, AMA and NMA Commission to End Health Care Disparities, ACGME’s Urology Residency Review Committee, AUA Public Policy Council, and the Joint Commission Board of Commissioners.
A proud graduate of Morehouse College and SUNY Upstate Medical University, he further trained at the University of Connecticut and the University of Michigan, where he became the fifth urologist selected for the prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program.
The NMA celebrates this historic moment and the unwavering commitment Dr. Underwood brings to advancing equity, leadership, and excellence in medicine.
#BlackDoctorsMatter #LeadershipInMedicine #AMA #HealthEquity #nma
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