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The NMA Bridge Program – Bridging Challenges to Success

Students, Residents and Fellows, We’re Here for You — Anytime, Anywhere

The National Medical Association (NMA) is committed to supporting the next generation of physicians through every step of their journey. If you are a student, resident, or fellow facing challenges — academic, professional, or personal — you don’t have to navigate them alone.

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If you need help, fill out the short form below. Your information will go directly to our NMA support team, who will contact you promptly to discuss how we can help.

Your journey to becoming a doctor is important, and we’re here to make sure you have the support you need to keep moving forward.

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The National Medical Association continues to elevate urgent global health concerns impacting vulnerable communities. Recently, NMA 126th President, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., engaged in a very informative conversation with the Cuban Ambassador to discuss the growing healthcare challenges facing Cuba. As outlined in our official statement, ongoing disruptions are impacting access to critical, life-saving services, placing thousands of patients at risk. Stay tuned for an upcoming virtual event where we will further highlight the health crisis in Cuba and explore how we can take action together. Read the full NMA statement here: 🔗 https://nmanet.org/press-release/national-medical-association-raises-alarm-on-public-health-crisis-in-cuba/ #NMA #HealthEquity #GlobalHealth #HealthcareJustice #PublicHealth

The National Medical Association continues to elevate urgent global health concerns impacting vulnerable communities.

Recently, NMA 126th President, Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., engaged in a very informative conversation with the Cuban Ambassador to discuss the growing healthcare challenges facing Cuba.

As outlined in our official statement, ongoing disruptions are impacting access to critical, life-saving services, placing thousands of patients at risk.

Stay tuned for an upcoming virtual event where we will further highlight the health crisis in Cuba and explore how we can take action together.

Read the full NMA statement here: 🔗 https://nmanet.org/press-release/national-medical-association-raises-alarm-on-public-health-crisis-in-cuba/

#NMA #HealthEquity #GlobalHealth #HealthcareJustice #PublicHealth

Turning AI Into Impact: The NMA Strategy for Innovation and Equity Join the National Medical Association for an important conversation on how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of healthcare and how we ensure it advances equity, not disparities. Hear from: 🔹 Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, 126th President of the NMA 🔹 Dr. Edmondo Robinson, Co-Chair, Task Force on AI 🔹 Dr. Charles DeShazer, Co-Chair, Task Force on AI April 7, 2026, 7:00 PM ET This is a must-attend discussion for physicians, healthcare leaders, and anyone invested in the future of medicine. Register now: https://bit.ly/487GVop #NMA #AIinMedicine #HealthEquity #HealthcareInnovation #PhysicianLeadership

Turning AI Into Impact: The NMA Strategy for Innovation and Equity

Join the National Medical Association for an important conversation on how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of healthcare and how we ensure it advances equity, not disparities.

Hear from:
🔹 Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, 126th President of the NMA
🔹 Dr. Edmondo Robinson, Co-Chair, Task Force on AI
🔹 Dr. Charles DeShazer, Co-Chair, Task Force on AI

April 7, 2026, 7:00 PM ET

This is a must-attend discussion for physicians, healthcare leaders, and anyone invested in the future of medicine.

Register now: https://bit.ly/487GVop

#NMA #AIinMedicine #HealthEquity #HealthcareInnovation #PhysicianLeadership

The National Medical Association is raising urgent concerns about the growing public health crisis in Cuba, where power outages, fuel shortages, and limited resources are disrupting critical medical care and impacting vulnerable populations. As physicians committed to health equity and global health justice, we affirm that health is a human right. 🔗 Read the full statement here: https://nmanet.org/press-release/national-medical-association-raises-alarm-on-public-health-crisis-in-cuba/ #NMA #HealthEquity #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #HealthcareJustice

The National Medical Association is raising urgent concerns about the growing public health crisis in Cuba, where power outages, fuel shortages, and limited resources are disrupting critical medical care and impacting vulnerable populations.

As physicians committed to health equity and global health justice, we affirm that health is a human right.

🔗 Read the full statement here: https://nmanet.org/press-release/national-medical-association-raises-alarm-on-public-health-crisis-in-cuba/

#NMA #HealthEquity #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #HealthcareJustice

As we close out National Physicians Week, the National Medical Association proudly shines a spotlight on our extraordinary members, physicians who are leading, healing, mentoring, and advocating in communities across the nation. Your commitment to advancing equitable care, your leadership in times of challenge, and your dedication to the patients and communities you serve do not go unnoticed. Because of NMA members, progress is happening. Lives are being changed. Futures are being shaped. Thank you for being the heart of this mission. Let’s continue to uplift, support, and celebrate one another, not just this week, but every day. #NationalPhysiciansWeek #NMA #WeAreNMA #PhysicianLeadership #HealthEquity

As we close out National Physicians Week, the National Medical Association proudly shines a spotlight on our extraordinary members, physicians who are leading, healing, mentoring, and advocating in communities across the nation.

Your commitment to advancing equitable care, your leadership in times of challenge, and your dedication to the patients and communities you serve do not go unnoticed.

Because of NMA members, progress is happening. Lives are being changed. Futures are being shaped.

Thank you for being the heart of this mission.

Let’s continue to uplift, support, and celebrate one another, not just this week, but every day.

#NationalPhysiciansWeek #NMA #WeAreNMA #PhysicianLeadership #HealthEquity

How are YOU celebrating National Doctors’ Day today? At the National Medical Association, we’re proud to honor the incredible physicians who lead, serve, and advocate for healthier communities every single day and we want to celebrate with YOU! Whether you’re recognizing a colleague, sharing your journey in medicine, or reflecting on the impact you make, we invite you to join us. 📸 Share your photos, stories, and moments 🏷️ Tag the National Medical Association in your posts 💬 Use #NationalDoctorsDay and #NMA We can’t wait to highlight and celebrate our community together!

How are YOU celebrating National Doctors’ Day today?

At the National Medical Association, we’re proud to honor the incredible physicians who lead, serve, and advocate for healthier communities every single day and we want to celebrate with YOU!

Whether you’re recognizing a colleague, sharing your journey in medicine, or reflecting on the impact you make, we invite you to join us.

📸 Share your photos, stories, and moments
🏷️ Tag the National Medical Association in your posts
💬 Use #NationalDoctorsDay and #NMA

We can’t wait to highlight and celebrate our community together!

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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