National Medical Association

The National Medical Association (NMA), headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, is the nation's largest and oldest professional organization dedicated to advancing healthcare through education, advocacy, and evidence-based medicine. As a 501(c)(3) organization representing more than 50,000 African American physicians and healthcare professionals, the NMA delivers comprehensive services spanning continuing medical education, scientific research, health policy development, and professional advancement. The organization provides accredited continuing medical education programs at national, state, and regional levels, recognized as premier forums for clinical knowledge exchange. The NMA's Journal, published since 1909, serves as a leading vehicle for disseminating scientific and clinical research focused on health disparities and minority health issues. The organization offers professional recognition programs honoring outstanding contributions to medicine, scholarship opportunities for medical students, and access to specialized career resources through the NMA Career Center. Additionally, the NMA conducts extensive public health education initiatives addressing cancer, cardiovascular disease, HIV/AIDS, women's health, asthma, immunization, and other critical health concerns affecting underserved populations. Through partnerships with federal and private agencies, the NMA influences national health policy on matters directly impacting healthcare access and quality for African Americans and medically underserved communities. Based in Silver Spring, MD, the NMA maintains regional leadership structures and hosts an annual convention and scientific assembly that brings together physicians and healthcare professionals committed to advancing health equity and eliminating disparities in the nation's healthcare delivery system.