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.
Join us at Essence Fest for an important conversation on the State of Health in Black America, Where Do We Go From Here?
🕝 2:30 PM – 2:55 PM
We’re proud to share that Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., NMA President-Elect, will be speaking on this dynamic panel of health equity leaders.
This critical discussion will explore solutions to health disparities and the future of care in Black communities. Don’t miss it!
#HealthEquity #BlackHealthMatters #NMA #PublicHealth #Leadership #BlackExcellence #EssenceFest
LIVE from #EssenceFest at the Global Black Economic Forum, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., President-Elect of the National Medical Association, is speaking truth on the intersection of criminal justice and health care.
Today’s focus:
* The Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy and why denying healthcare to incarcerated individuals is a public health crisis.
* The realities of Death in Custody, drawn from his powerful book Death in Custody: How America Ignores the Truth.
* The urgent need to collect data on incarcerated individuals, from care to custody to death.
Join us as we continue to lead in the fight for justice-centered healthcare.
#NMA #BlackHealthMatters #CriminalJusticeReform #DeathInCustody #MedicaidJustice #EssenceFestival2025 #GlobalBlackEconomicForum #HealthEquity
The systems are shifting. The stakes are high.
During the Global Black Economic Forum at @EssenceFest, NMA President-Elect Roger Mitchell, Jr., MD will be joining powerful voices to chart the course for justice and health equity.
🗓️ Today at 1PM – Criminal Justice
🗓️ Tomorrow at 2:30PM – Health Equity
➡️ Join us and contribute to the conversation.
🎥 Live stream: gbef.com | https://www.youtube.com/@globalblackeconomicforum
#GBEF #EssenceFest #HealthEquity #CriminalJustice #BlackExcellence #NMAVoices
The National Medical Association is deeply concerned following today’s passage of President Donald Trump’s new tax bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation threatens to strip health care coverage from millions by slashing Medicaid and weakening safety net programs.
The NMA remains steadfast in fighting for equitable, quality health care for every American. This fight is not over. We call on all medical professionals and advocates to stand with us.
READ MORE HERE: https://bitl.to/4nNr
#HealthCareForAll #MedicaidMatters #NMAStrong #HealthEquity #StopTheCuts
🚨 BREAKING: The Senate has passed a bill slashing $1 trillion from Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions of Americans.
Dr. Virginia Caine, 125th President of the NMA, calls this a direct threat to vulnerable communities, rural hospitals, and the foundation of our health care system.
“Medicaid isn’t just a program, it’s a lifeline for children, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families. These cuts will devastate access to care and drive up costs.”
The NMA strongly opposes these unprecedented cuts and urges policymakers to protect Medicaid and the people it serves. Listen in as Dr. Caine speaks out on these cuts.
#SaveMedicaid #HealthEquity #NMAVoice #MedicaidMatters #RuralHealthCrisis
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