Mission of the NMA To advance the art and science of medicine for people of African descent through education, advocacy, and health policy to promote health and wellness, eliminate health disparities, and sustain physician viability.
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New Type 2 Diabetes Guidelines and the Trend toward Newer Pharmacological Treatment
The National Medical Association (NMA) is the largest and oldest national organization representing African American physicians and their patients in the United States.
The National Medical Association (NMA) 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 30,000 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.
New Type 2 Diabetes Guidelines and the Trend toward Newer Pharmacological Treatment
HIV and Routine Healthcare Provider Sexual History Taking Among Physicians: Missed Opportunities in Primary Care
American College of Rheumatology’s (“ACR”) Lupus Initiative®: Reducing Health Disparities in Patients with Lupus
The Role of HPV Vaccine in Genital & Non-Genital Cancers
Asthma and COPD Symposium: Facing the Challenges of Acute Management of Asthma and COPD in the Emergency Department
Pulmonology Symposium
Atopy and Asthma - Diagnosis and management of the Allergic Asthmatic child
Diabetes Management Symposium
CARDIOLOGY FOR THE PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER