Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr. is the President of Howard University Hospital where he oversees complex community hospital operations. He is a board certified forensic pathologist and recently served as tenured Professor of Pathology and Chair of the Department of Pathology at Howard University Hospital. He also served as Chief Medical Officer for the Faculty Practice at Howard University. Dr. Mitchell is a highly respected physician leader with decades of experience in healthcare who takes a multifaceted and dedicated approach to improving healthcare outcomes through strategic leadership and collaborative strategies.
Dr. Mitchell serves as President-Elect for the National Medical Association (NMA), the oldest and largest group of Black physicians in the United States. Over the decade that Dr. Mitchell has been a member of the NMA, he has held numerous positions, including Speaker, Vice-Speaker, and Secretary to the House of Delegates. In additional, Dr. Mitchell led the NMA to the creation of the Council on Violence Prevention.
Dr. Mitchell’s leadership also included service as Chief Medical Examiner for Washington, DC as well as Interim Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice. There he developed programs and policy for violence prevention. He is the co-author of the book entitled Death in Custody: How America Ignores the Truth and What We Can Do About It, published by John Hopkins Press. He recently appeared on the PBS Frontline documentary, Documenting Police Use of Force. He is the co-host of the recent NAACP Image Awards nominated podcast entitled Official Ignorance – The Death in Custody Podcast.Dr. Mitchell received his bachelor of science degree from the Howard University, medical degree from Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School, pathology residency from the George Washington University Hospital, and forensic pathology fellowship from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner – New York City.
📻 Tune In This Morning!
126th NMA President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, will be live on WBAI Radio 99.5 FM NYC starting at 7:05 AM!
Join the conversation and hear Dr. Mitchell discuss key issues impacting health equity and the medical community. Don’t miss this insightful interview!
Listen live at wbai.org
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✨ Honoring Leadership & Excellence ✨
We are proud to celebrate Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, MD, the 126th President of the National Medical Association (NMA), as he represents the NMA at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2025.
His presence at this prestigious gathering of surgical and medical leaders underscores his lifelong commitment to advancing health equity, advocating for underrepresented communities, and shaping the future of medicine.
Congratulations, Dr. Mitchell, on this well-deserved recognition and for continuing to uplift the mission of the NMA on a global stage!
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Today we celebrate and honor Joy D. Calloway, our Executive Director, on her last day with the NMA. 💐
Joy, your leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark on our organization and our mission. We are deeply grateful for all you’ve done to advance health equity and support the NMA community.
We wish you nothing but continued success in your future endeavors and look forward to the day our paths cross again.
With gratitude and best wishes,
💙 The NMA Family
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We’re proud to share that Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, the 126th President of the National Medical Association (NMA), joined the conversation on State of the People TV! 🎥🗣️
As a leader, physician, and advocate, Dr. Mitchell continues to use his voice to uplift communities, advance health equity, and inspire change.
Catch this important discussion with co-anchors Karen Finney and Dr. David J. Johns, and special guest Dr. Chris.
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