National Medical Association/NMA Region IV

23/11/2025

Happy Birthday to Dr. Clarice Reid! 🎉🩺

Today we celebrate one of the oldest living graduates of Meharry Medical College and a proud lifetime member of the NMA. Dr. Reid’s trailblazing career, dedication to children’s health, and lifelong commitment to excellence continue to inspire generations of physicians and healers.

Please join us in honoring Dr. Reid for her decades of service, leadership, and mentorship. May your day be filled with joy, love, and the gratitude of the countless lives you’ve touched. 💐

23/11/2025

20/11/2025

🎓 Thinking about taking a research year?
👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Hear directly from residents who matched into Plastic Surgery because of theirs!
Learn when, why, and how to choose the right path for you. 🚀

20/11/2025

18/11/2025

🌱 Sowing Seeds: Being a Minority Female in Medicine
Join us for a powerful conversation on the realities, challenges, and victories of being a woman of color in medicine. Hear from inspiring speakers as they share their journeys, and engage in an open space to reflect, connect, and uplift one another.
This session is a safe community to support, empower, and grow together. ✨

14/11/2025

SNMA region V (Indiana, Michigan and Ohio) is looking for judges for their research symposium. The conference is virtual. The themes are advocacy on February 18th and education on February 20th.

Get more information at the link!

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8-Dtl2dCXkeadGCrglRkx5dxrQqkLxtIr9f7YEl4gKNUMk5aSEk4TkNZMUNTUkczTERFOTZIMFFUOS4u&route=shorturl

08/11/2025

31/10/2025

Join the SNMA Diversity Grants Subcommittee for our next webinar: Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Research: A Scientific Imperative for Future Physicians 🩺.

Speakers: Dr. Brian A. Stone, MD, & Dr. Lydell C. Lettsome, MD
Date & Time: Monday, November 3rd, 8 PM EST

We hope to empower medical students to engage in clinical research as physicians to address the urgent need for increased diversity and representation in clinical trials!

RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/kXGKaa4m6GNwwcsq7
Zoom Link: https://wayne-edu.zoom.us/j/96206740250?pwd=28kKOTQI9DFdqq2YpamFdnnNk5aZBS.1
Meeting ID: 962 0674 0250
Passcode: 483049

31/10/2025

29/10/2025

✨ Calling all future physicians! ✨
Join the SNMA Diversity Grants Subcommittee for an empowering webinar:
“Diversity & Inclusion in Clinical Research: A Scientific Imperative for Future Physicians” 🩺

🎤 Featuring:
Dr. Brian A. Stone, MD
Dr. Lydell C. Lettsome, MD

🗓 When: Monday, November 3rd
⏰ Time: 8 PM EST

Let’s talk about why representation in clinical trials matters — and how you can help lead the change as a future researcher and physician. 💪🏾🌍

🔗 RSVP here: forms.gle/kXGKaa4m6GNwwcsq7

💻 Join via Zoom: wayne-edu.zoom.us/j/96206740250

Meeting ID: 962 0674 0250 | Passcode: 48304

27/10/2025

The National Medical Association (NMA) is proud to announce the appointment of Martin Hamlette, JD, MHA, as Interim Executive Director.

A respected leader in health equity and social impact, Mr. Hamlette brings decades of experience spanning public policy, workforce development, and population health strategy. Having previously served as NMA’s Executive Director from 2015 to 2022, he returns to guide the Association through another pivotal chapter of growth and advocacy for Black physicians and the communities they serve.

“It is an honor to return to the National Medical Association and serve its members once again during such a pivotal time for our profession and our communities,” Hamlette said. “The NMA has always stood as a beacon for health equity and social justice in medicine, and I am excited to help advance that mission alongside our dedicated leadership, physicians, and partners.”

Read the full announcement here: http://bit.ly/479NKpx

25/10/2025

Region IV is connecting with national leadership, engaging with the community, and planning for an impactful programming year. Fantastic job Detroit!

This week, NMA’s 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, joined the Detroit Medical Society for their monthly membership meeting and the turnout was amazing!

Dr. Mitchell continues to lead the charge in connecting with physicians, leaders, and communities across the nation to advance health equity and access for all.

✨ Detroit showed up. Is your city next?

Dr. Mitchell is ready to bring the conversation on Health Justice for the New America to your community.