
NMA Convention and Scientific Assembly 2025 Chicago
The 123rd Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly of the National Medical Association (NMA) was held July 19–23, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois, at the Hilton Chicago, bringing together thousands of Black physicians, healthcare professionals, academicians, and students for the largest national gathering focused on medical science, advocacy, and health equity. As the foremost forum on African American health and clinical excellence, the event featured cutting‑edge medical education, continuing medical education (CME) sessions, expert‑led panels, specialty section meetings, and an expansive exhibit hall showcasing innovations and partner organizations. Highlights included the Opening & Awards Ceremony, Edward C. Mazique, M.D. Symposium, Edith Irby Jones, M.D. Plenary, W. Montague Cobb, M.D. Lecture & Symposium, leadership forums, networking receptions, and collaborative workshops addressing pressing topics in population health and healthcare delivery. Under the theme “Transforming Population Health: The Promise of Health Equity Across Therapeutic Areas to Improve Quality and Span of Life,” the Convention empowered attendees to advance solutions for health disparities and strengthen community impact.


Videos
The New Reconstruction: Roger A Mitchell Jr., MD Inauguration
This commemorative video honors the historic inauguration of Dr. Roger Mitchell as the 126th President of the National Medical Association. Captured during the 2025 NMA Convention in Chicago, the video reflects on Dr. Mitchell’s powerful journey, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to health equity. Through speeches, moments of celebration, and reflections from colleagues and mentors, this tribute highlights a leader poised to shape the future of Black medicine and inspire the next generation of physicians.


HIV and the Access to Healthcare with Joy Reid
This video highlights a featured moment capturing Dr. Mitchell’s live interview with The Joy Reid Show—a conversation on health equity and leadership broadcast in partnership with Gilead, bringing national attention to the work of Black medical professionals. From expert panels and networking to leadership insights and advocacy, this video showcases the voices, vision, and movement shaping the future of medicine.
NMA 2025: Elevating Black Excellence in Medicine
This highlight video captures the energy, excellence, and impact of the NMA Convention and Scientific Assembly 2025 in Chicago. From dynamic keynote sessions and CME workshops to vibrant networking events and the installation of NMA’s 126th president, Dr. Roger Mitchell, the video showcases a powerful gathering of Black medical professionals united in their mission to transform health equity. Experience the moments, voices, and leadership shaping the future of medicine.


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