FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Medical Association President to Headline Charlottesville Public Health Symposium on Building Solutions for Community Wellness and Harm Reduction Charlottesville, Va. — The Public Health Symposium: Building Solutions […]
NMA Mourns the Loss of Reverend Jesse Jackson For Immediate Release: [February 17, 2026] It is with profound sadness that the National Medical Association (NMA) acknowledges the passing of […]
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and this is a timely reminder for everyone—especially adults over 40, people with a family history of glaucoma, and individuals of African, Hispanic/Latino, or Asian […]
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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
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare, from diagnostics to clinical decision-making. But with innovation comes responsibility.
Join leading experts Edmundo Robinson, MD, MBA, MPH; Martin V. Burks IV, MD, MBA; Charles Deslazare, MD; Leah N. C. Perry, LLM; and Jennifer Campbell, DrPH, MHSA, MDiv for “Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Risks, Rules, and Responsibility.”
This essential panel will explore how AI is reshaping medicine, the ethical and regulatory challenges ahead, and how healthcare leaders can ensure technology advances equity rather than deepening disparities.
📍 March 21 | Washington, DC
Register today: https://nmanet.org/colloquium
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Nutrition is one of the most powerful tools for preventing chronic disease and improving long-term health outcomes.
Join Winston Price, MD; David Bowman, MD; Milton Mills, MD; Oluwakemi Adeola, PhD, RD; and Katherine Manuel, PhD, RD for “Nutrition and Health: Plant-Based Diets vs. Inclusion of Dairy.”
This thought-provoking discussion will examine the science behind dietary patterns, the impact on chronic disease prevention, and how nutrition guidance can support healthier communities.
📍 March 21 | Washington, DC
Register today: https://nmanet.org/colloquium
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Across America, rural communities face growing healthcare challenges including hospital closures, workforce shortages, and limited access to care.
Join Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD; Camille Clare, MD, MPH; Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH; Kisha Davis, MD, MPH; and Senator Natalie Murdock for “The Rural Health Imperative: Funding, Policy, and Impact.”
This important conversation will focus on the policies, investments, and leadership needed to strengthen rural healthcare systems and improve outcomes for underserved populations.
📍 March 21 | Washington, DC
Register today: https://nmanet.org/colloquium
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Violence is more than a criminal justice issue. It is a public health crisis that demands urgent attention, collaboration, and solutions.
Join Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD; Michael A. McGee, MD, MPH; Gregory Jackson; and Kadiatou Diallo for “Violence in America: A Public Health Crisis.”
This powerful discussion will explore the intersection of gun violence, community trauma, prevention strategies, and the role of healthcare leaders in addressing one of the most pressing health issues facing our nation.
📍 March 21 | Washington, DC
Register today: https://nmanet.org/colloquium
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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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