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The National Medical Association's Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly is acclaimed as the nation’s foremost forum on medical science and African American health. Each year, African American physicians and other health professionals from across the country convene to participate in the scholarly exchange of medical advances, discuss health policy priorities, and to share experiences through networking opportunities. Through NMA’s 26 Scientific Specialty Sections, the Convention attracts the broadest spectrum of African American physicians, academicians and scientists in the country.
Welcome
from NMA President Yolanda Lawson, M.D.
Welcome to the 122nd Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly of the National Medical Association, hosted in New York City at the New York Hilton Midtown and Sheraton New York Times Square, from August 3–7, 2024. As the 124th President, I am thrilled to invite you to join us under this year’s theme, “The Quest for Healthcare Transformation.”
Our convention is set to explore three core pillars essential to transforming healthcare:
- Black Women’s Health Agenda: This pillar is about actionable change, ensuring that Black women’s health is prioritized, protected, and promoted at all levels of healthcare delivery and policy-making.
- Digital Innovation: Advancing health equity through digital health solutions, emphasizing the importance of accessibility and transparency to ensure technology benefits all, particularly in reducing health disparities.
- Healthcare Workforce: Supporting our healthcare professionals through initiatives on physician viability, addressing racism within the profession, and fostering a supportive environment for Black physicians and residents to preserve and increase a diverse workforce.
New York City offers the perfect backdrop for our gathering, providing a vibrant setting for culturally relevant learning, networking, and advancing our mission towards a more equitable, innovative, and resilient healthcare system.
Your participation is vital as we navigate this transformative journey. Together, let’s make this convention a milestone in our ongoing quest for healthcare transformation.
Thank you for your commitment to health equity. I look forward to engaging with you in New York City for what promises to be an inspiring and impactful event.
Warm regards,
Yolanda Lawson, M.D.
124th President
National Medical Association
Featured Events (See Schedule)
- Opening & Awards Ceremony August 3, 2024
- President's Installation August 6, 2024
- Past Presidents' Leadership Forum August 3, 2024
- Edward C. Mazique, M.D. Symposium August 3, 2024
- The Edith Irby Jones, M.D. Plenary August 4, 2024
- W. Montague Cobb, M.D. Lecture and Symposium August 4, 2024
- Presentation Theaters
- Specialty Section Events
- CME Concurrent Sessions
- Council on Concerns of Women Physicians August 4, 2024
Customize Your Convention
- 1Choose from hundreds of scientific sessions!
- 2Attend postgraduate courses in your own specialty track!
- 3Sign up for the many special training courses!
- 4Visit this year’s Exhibit Hall and ANMA Marketplace!
- 5Network at the Poster Sessions! And don’t miss The Edith Irby Jones, M.D., Plenary Session and the Edward C. Mazique Symposium!
- 6Take a refreshment break in the Exhibit Hall during lunchtime and between sessions!
- 7Get Inspired at the Public Welcome and Awards Ceremony!
- 8Renew acquaintances at the Alumni Events!
- 9Enjoy the fun and celebration of the social events, such as Walk a Mile with a Child and the President’s Ball!
- 10Observe the Association’s legislative process in action by attending the House of Delegates!
- 11Join the grand tradition of the official installation of NMA’s 124th President!
- 12Spouses, children and teens can take advantage of an extensive array of social, cultural, recreational and educational activities!
FEATURED GUESTS HAVE INCLUDED…
- David S. Satcher, M.D., Ph.D. Former United States Surgeon General
- Ayanna Pressley U.S. Congresswoman
- Tamika D. Mallory Social Justice Leader and Movement Strategist
- Bernie Sanders U.S. Senator
- Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. Director of National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- Abby Phillip CNN Anchor and Senior Political Correspondent
- Freda C. Lewis-Hall, M.D. Former Chief Medical Officer of Pfizer, Inc.
- Honorable Robin Kelly (IL-02) U.S. House of Representatives
- Robin Morris Collin, J.D. Senior Advisor to the Administrator for Environmental Justice, U.S. Environmental and Protection Agency