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The collective voice of African American physicians & leading force for parity & justice in medicine.

Visit us at NMAnet.org & on Twitter and IG The National Medical Association is truly a NATIONAL association of minority physicians. The minority physician is present in literally in every US state and territory. The NMA corporate office is located in Silver Spring, Maryland adjacent to the nation’s capital. The organizational structure of the NMA provides an established national network of physicians with a powerful reach within communities across the nation. Our structure allows for national, regional, state and even more targeted initiatives.

04/04/2026

We’re having an incredible time at AMEC 2026! 🎉

It’s been amazing connecting with so many bright, passionate future physicians and NMA members who have stopped by to visit with us. From meaningful conversations to lots of smiles and great energy, this is what community looks like.

Thank you to everyone who came by, snapped photos, and spent time with the National Medical Association (NMA) team. We love seeing the next generation of leaders in medicine show up and show out!

If you haven’t stopped by yet, there’s still time! Come say hello, take a photo, and connect with us.

📸 Check out some of our favorite moments below!

04/03/2026

We’re on the ground at the Student National Medical Association’s Annual Medical Education Conference (AMEC) today and tomorrow and we can’t wait to connect!

If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and visit with the National Medical Association (NMA) team. Whether you’re a student, resident, or physician, we’re here to engage, support, and continue building the future of medicine, together.

Come learn more about how we’re advancing health equity, supporting physician leadership, and creating pathways for the next generation.

04/02/2026

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/

04/02/2026

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

04/02/2026

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/

04/01/2026

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.

04/01/2026

It’s National Physicians Week, and the National Medical Association proudly celebrates the physicians who lead with purpose, serve with compassion, and advocate for healthier communities every day.

This week, we recognize the dedication, resilience, and impact of physicians across the nation, especially those working tirelessly to advance equitable care and improve outcomes for all.

Your work extends far beyond the exam room. You are leaders, mentors, advocates, and changemakers.

Thank you for all that you do, this week and every week.

Join us as we celebrate and uplift physicians making a difference.

03/30/2026

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 and

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

03/30/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate National Doctors’ Day and honor the dedication, compassion, and excellence of physicians across the country, especially the incredible members of the National Medical Association.

Every day, you show up for your patients, your communities, and the future of healthcare. You lead with purpose, advocate for equity, and deliver care that changes, and saves, lives.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to advancing health, uplifting communities, and inspiring the next generation of physicians.

Today, we celebrate YOU.

03/25/2026

Join us for an important and impactful conversation.

The National Medical Association (NMA), in partnership with POP on Youth Violence, invites you to be part of the NMA & POP S.A.V.E.S Together Initiative Webinar - a powerful discussion focused on preventing youth violence and strengthening community health.

📅 March 26, 2026
🕕 6PM–7PM CST | 7PM–8PM EST

Hear from national leaders as they share how NMA chapters, physicians, students, and communities can work together to:

✔️ Partner with schools and student organizations
✔️ Support youth leadership and violence prevention
✔️ Launch initiatives like Promise Clubs and community health events

This is more than a webinar - it’s a call to action to create safer, healthier communities.

🔗 Register now to reserve your seat:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OE9L7diTRACpm8P3XA6u5Q

03/21/2026

The National Medical Association is proud to host the 2026 National Colloquium on African American Health in Washington, DC, bringing together leading voices in medicine, research, and advocacy to advance solutions for health equity.

Centered on “The New Reconstruction,” this year’s colloquium is driving powerful conversations, policy engagement on Capitol Hill, and real action to address disparities impacting our communities.

Read more about the impact and key highlights from this year’s convening: https://bit.ly/4bp7Lun

03/21/2026

The National Medical Association invites you to listen to a powerful and compelling message from Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, 126th President.

In this impactful speech, Dr. Mitchell speaks to the importance of NMA membership, the critical role of advocacy, and why standing together as a unified voice is essential to ensuring proper representation for our physicians and the communities we serve.

This is more than a message. It is a call to action.

Be informed. Be engaged. Be part of the movement.

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The National Medical Association (NMA) is the collective voice of African American physicians and the leading force for parity and justice in medicine and the elimination of disparities in health.

The National Medical Association is the largest and oldest national organization representing African American physicians and their patients in the United States. The NMA is a 501(c) (3) national professional and scientific organization representing the interests of more than 50,000 African American physicians and the patients they serve. NMA is committed to improving the quality of health among minorities and disadvantaged people through its membership, professional development, community health education, advocacy, research and partnerships with federal and private agencies. Throughout its history the National Medical Association has focused primarily on health issues related to African Americans and medically underserved populations; however, its principles, goals, initiatives and philosophy encompass all ethnic groups.