National Hispanic Medical Association

National Hispanic Medical Association The National Hispanic Medical Association is the premiere membership association representing the interests of 50K+ licensed Hispanic physicians.

Register today for our 28th Annual Conference! NHMA represents over 50,000 Hispanic physicians committed to improving the health of Hispanic populations and working with our public and private sector partners. We serve as a resource to the Federal government and private corporations and nominate our members to leadership positions, educate through Hispanic Health Congressional Briefings and region

al health policy briefings. We develop networking forums for medical students, residents and physicians and others to exchange ideas and strategies on health care. We hold a national conference in Washington, DC to educate on models that deliver health care and prevention in our communities across the nation.

Procrastinators, this is your final chance. Registration for the 2026 NHMA Annual Conference closes tonight, May 15, at ...
05/15/2026

Procrastinators, this is your final chance. Registration for the 2026 NHMA Annual Conference closes tonight, May 15, at midnight ET.

You won't want to experience this event through other people's social media posts. But if you don't act soon, you may have to. Register now and experience this annual reunion of Hispanic and Latino medical excellence with us: bit.ly/nhma2026

Chicago friends: Join the NHMA Chicago Chapter on May 22 for a dynamic virtual Town Hall on obesity care, where leaders ...
05/15/2026

Chicago friends: Join the NHMA Chicago Chapter on May 22 for a dynamic virtual Town Hall on obesity care, where leaders will explore GLP-1 medications, practical lifestyle strategies and key policy efforts such as the Treat & Reduce Obesity Act (TROA).

Learn how interdisciplinary teams can support sustainable weight management and improve patient outcomes with our expert medical panel.

RSVP today: bit.ly/ChicagoVirtualTH

Lupus affects 1.5 million Americans — and Hispanic/Latina women are 2–3x more likely to develop it. Most people are diag...
05/14/2026

Lupus affects 1.5 million Americans — and Hispanic/Latina women are 2–3x more likely to develop it. Most people are diagnosed between ages 15–44, and women from racial and ethnic minority groups often face more serious complications.

This , learn the signs and talk to your doctor. Learn more about lupus, its impact and ongoing research: bit.ly/BiogenLupusPage

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NHMA and LATIMGS are proud to announce the launch of an exciting new MOU that will strengthen the impact of both organiz...
05/13/2026

NHMA and LATIMGS are proud to announce the launch of an exciting new MOU that will strengthen the impact of both organizations nationwide.

The work done by NHMA and LATIMGS is critical for creating a space where Hispanic and Latino physicians and other health care professionals can excel in medicine, research, political advocacy, patient care and groundbreaking medical advancements, particularly in today's sociopolitical environment.

Latino IMGS and medical students: Are you ready to see and feel the impact of this new partnership in person? Then join NHMA and LATIMGS at the 2026 NHMA Annual Conference, May 27–29, in the Washington, DC metro area! The Conference will be the official launch site of this MOU, where newly-elected NHMA president Dr. Gilbert Burgos and LATIMGS founder, president and executive director Dr. Julieta Argüelles will celebrate this partnership with all attendees.

Don't be left out of the celebrations — be part of the first generation that helps push this movement forward: bit.ly/nhma2026

Learn more about NHMA x LATIMGS: bit.ly/nhmalatimgs

The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Gilbert Burgos, MD, MPH, has been elect...
05/13/2026

The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Gilbert Burgos, MD, MPH, has been elected to serve as NHMA President for a three-year term. This leadership transition reflects NHMA’s continued commitment to strong governance, organizational stability and advancing its mission during a pivotal time for the health of Hispanic and Latino communities nationwide.

NHMA members, partners, supporters and the media are encouraged to welcome Dr. Burgos' new presidency at the 2026 NHMA Annual Conference, which takes place May 27–29 in the Washington, DC metro area. Register today: bit.ly/nhma2026

Learn more about Dr. Burgos and read the official statement: bit.ly/NHMAPresident

If you're ready for a fantastic webinar tomorrow, help us generate some excitement by welcoming our expert speakers belo...
05/13/2026

If you're ready for a fantastic webinar tomorrow, help us generate some excitement by welcoming our expert speakers below! Dylan Brooks, Dr. Claudia T. Martorell and Chloe Delgado-Loving will guide virtual attendees through practical strategies for strengthening provider-patient relationships, reducing stigma and improving patient engagement and care adherence.

Join us tomorrow, May 13 at noon ET: bit.ly/NHMAHIVPeerPanel

Meet Nikte Campo Lizama — a Class of 2026 HLDF Fellow!Nikte is an interdisciplinary scholar whose work examines the ways...
05/12/2026

Meet Nikte Campo Lizama — a Class of 2026 HLDF Fellow!

Nikte is an interdisciplinary scholar whose work examines the ways social and environmental systems influence health and well-being. He earned both his Bachelor of Science in Plant Sciences and his Master of Public Health from Cornell University.

His research experience spans a range of community-centered topics, including socio-ecological food systems among aquaculture farmers in Lake Victoria, Kenya, food insecurity among Latina caregivers in the United States, and the role of traditional herbal medicine among young Latinos as a source of cultural connection and wellbeing.

Driven by a passion for health equity, Nikte is committed to advancing Latino health through systems-based approaches that address the social determinants of health, strengthen community connectedness and improve the conditions that contribute to disparities.

As an HLDF Fellow, Nikte is continuing to grow as a leader dedicated to creating healthier, more equitable communities.

The 2026 NHMA Annual Conference speaker line-up just keeps getting better! Attendees will hear from Dr. Paola Mina-Osori...
05/12/2026

The 2026 NHMA Annual Conference speaker line-up just keeps getting better! Attendees will hear from Dr. Paola Mina-Osorio, MD, PhD, a Latina physician-scientist, biotech executive, author and medical advocate who is actively advancing Latino representation in health care and STEM. With leadership experience at Roche, Eli Lilly and Regeneron, Dr. Mina-Osorio helps lead the future of medicine and innovation.

Register for the conference today to hear Dr. Mina-Osorio's keynote speech at the 29th Annual Gala: bit.ly/nhma2026

Lupus can affect many parts of the body — from joints and skin to kidneys and more. 💜 Spotting symptoms like extreme fat...
05/10/2026

Lupus can affect many parts of the body — from joints and skin to kidneys and more. 💜 Spotting symptoms like extreme fatigue, a butterfly-shaped rash, or hair loss early can help prevent complications.

See a health care provider if symptoms continue.

Explore systemic and cutaneous lupus, and read Nandan’s story on his long journey of misdiagnosis, living with CLE and related complications, and finding strength through advocacy and the lupus community: bit.ly/BiogenLupusPage


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El lupus no solo afecta las articulaciones y la piel — también puede afectar los riñones. Aproximadamente el 40% de las ...
05/06/2026

El lupus no solo afecta las articulaciones y la piel — también puede afectar los riñones. Aproximadamente el 40% de las personas con lupus eritematoso sistémico desarrollan nefritis lúpica, y los pacientes hispanos pueden presenter una afectación renal más temprana o más grave.

El monitoreo temprano puede ayudar a prevenir el daño renal permanente. Hable con su médico sobre el tamizaje del lupus y las pruebas de función renal. Conozca más sobre el lupus, incluyendo cómo puede afectar múltiples órganos y la salud en general: bit.ly/BiogenLupusPage

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Have you registered for the 2026 NHMA Annual Conference? May 15 is the deadline for conference registration, hotel room ...
05/06/2026

Have you registered for the 2026 NHMA Annual Conference? May 15 is the deadline for conference registration, hotel room reservations and exhibitor table reservations.

Register before next Friday to join NHMA for three days of advocacy, education, leadership and networking. Engage in dynamic plenary sessions and workshops, participate in Capitol Hill visits, connect with national health leaders and celebrate excellence at our Gala & Awards Ceremony.

Why wait? Register now: bit.ly/nhma2026

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