Melanie Hanna-Johnson is an Associate Professor in Clinical Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine (WSUSOM), Department of Internal Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. She received her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine, and did her internship and residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. She subsequently received a Master’s degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. A Board-Certified Internist with the Wayne Health Practice Group and faculty in the WSUSOM Department of Internal Medicine, she has served in various leadership positions, including Associate Program Director and Chair of the Internal Medicine Search Oversight Committee. At the medical school, she teaches a course (P-4: Population, Patient, Physician, and Professionalism) to first-year medical students. She has served the National Medical Association as Secretary of the House of Delegates, Vice-Speaker of the House of Delegates, and currently Speaker of the House of Delegates. A Fellow in the American College of Physicians, she regularly mentors high school and college students through the summer Biomedical Career Advancement Program at her institution, a pathway for many of these students to pursue careers in medicine.
Join us at the National Medical Association’s National Colloquium on African American Health for a powerful lineup of national leaders, physicians, policymakers, and innovators driving change across every corner of healthcare.
From health equity and policy to sickle cell outcomes, rural health, AI in medicine, nutrition, environmental justice, and the physician workforce pipeline, this year’s Colloquium brings together voices that are not just part of the conversation—but leading it.
This is where policy meets practice, where physician leadership meets action, and where the future of healthcare is being defined.
📍 March 19–22, 2026
📍 Washington, DC | The Morrow Hotel
Be in the room. Be part of the movement.
Register today: https://nmanet.org/colloquium
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This Match Week, Maurice Sholas, MD, NMA Region V Trustee, wants to take a moment to encourage the medical students navigating SOAP.
It is important to stay focused. Trust the work you have put in to reach this moment. Your journey is bigger than a single outcome. Keep moving forward.
Your National Medical Association family is standing with you and cheering you on every step of the way.
#MatchWeek #SOAP #FuturePhysicians #MedicalEducation #NMA #WeAreTheLegends
The National Medical Association is sharing a special message this Match Week from NMA President-Elect Brandi Freeman, MD for medical students navigating SOAP.
Remember, lean on your mentors. Stay open to the possibilities ahead. Stay committed to the purpose that brought you to medicine in the first place.
One outcome does not define your future. Your perseverance, resilience, and dedication will.
Watch Dr. Freeman’s message and remember: your NMA family is rooting for you. Keep going.
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Join NMA 126th President Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, who will be speaking at the National Urban League Legislative Policy Conference in Washington, DC, March 18, 2026.
Dr. Mitchell will participate in a powerful discussion titled “From Crisis to Care: Reimagining Healthcare, Delivering Care for All,” focused on advancing solutions that strengthen access to care, improve public health systems, and ensure equitable healthcare delivery for communities across the nation.
As a national leader in health equity and public health policy, Dr. Mitchell continues to elevate the voice of physicians and patients in critical conversations shaping the future of healthcare.
📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Georgetown McCourt School of Public Policy, 125 E St. NW, Washington, DC
Join leaders, advocates, and policymakers as they explore innovative strategies to transform healthcare systems and move from crisis response to sustainable, community-centered care.
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Building a strong and diverse physician workforce is essential to improving health outcomes and advancing equity in healthcare.
Join us for “Expanding Opportunity: Strengthening the Pathway to the Physician Workforce” at the National Medical Association’s National Colloquium on African American Health. This important conversation will explore how mentorship, education, and opportunity can help cultivate the next generation of physicians.
Hear from Malcolm H. Woodland, PhD, Co-Founder and Director of the Young Doctors Project; Stephen Powell, Chief Programs and Partnerships Officer at the National Cares Mentoring Movement; and Cedric Heath, biotechnology student at Johns Hopkins University, as they discuss strategies to expand access and strengthen the pipeline into medicine.
📍 March 20 | Washington, DC | The Morrow Hotel
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of the physician workforce.
Register today: https://nmanet.org/colloquium
#NMAColloquium26 #HealthEquity #PhysicianWorkforce #FutureOfMedicine #BlackHealth #MedicalEducation #PublicHealthLeadership
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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