Month: November 2020

Kya Locklear is wearing a dark gray blazer, white shirt, and white beaded earrings.

I am Lumbee: One Physician’s Quest to Achieve More Equitable Indigenous Medicine

August 27, 2024 Comments Off on I am Lumbee: One Physician’s Quest to Achieve More Equitable Indigenous Medicine

Kya Locklear, a 2023-2024 National Medical Fellowships’ Health Equity Leaders Program scholar, recounts her lifelong journey of connecting with and educating others on her heritage to become a more holistic…

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NBME’s Fee Assistance program for USMLE supports medical students with financial need

August 26, 2024 Comments Off on NBME’s Fee Assistance program for USMLE supports medical students with financial need

Fee assistance aids learners and helps advance equity in medical education PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26, 2024 — NBME is committed to supporting learners with programs and resources that make the path to…

Tenacity, Timing, and Tutelage: The Career of Mildred M.G. Oliver, M.D.

July 30, 2024 Comments Off on Tenacity, Timing, and Tutelage: The Career of Mildred M.G. Oliver, M.D.

“I wanted a larger voice at the table, and my new role allows me to speak on a more global level.”  Dr. Mildred M.G. Olivier said when it comes to…

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Dr. Art Kaemmer

July 30, 2024 Comments Off on Dr. Art Kaemmer

It is with deep appreciation that National Medical Fellowships (NMF) honors the exceptional legacy of a dedicated leader. In the realms of philanthropy and medicine, some figures’ impact resonates far…

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Earlier Diverse Care Equals Better Outcomes: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

July 29, 2024 Comments Off on Earlier Diverse Care Equals Better Outcomes: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

The highest-ranked children’s hospital in California and eighth in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report, has been instrumental in the success of National Medical Fellowships’ (NMF)…

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More than 20 Years of Giving: AltaMed

July 29, 2024 Comments Off on More than 20 Years of Giving: AltaMed

Los-Angeles-based AltaMed, the largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) network in the United States, has generously partnered with National Medical Fellowships (NMF) since 2003.   AltaMed focuses on eliminating health care…

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Intentionally Eliminating Health Inequities in Clinical Trials

July 29, 2024 Comments Off on Intentionally Eliminating Health Inequities in Clinical Trials

“One of several lessons I learned from NMF is that patients are often unaware clinical trials provide access to treatment.”   Dr. Peta-Gay A. Ricketts — a 2022 National Medical Fellowships…

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Addressing Local Community Health Disparities

July 29, 2024 Comments Off on Addressing Local Community Health Disparities

“It’s about propping up the communities that we come from, and giving back to everyone who got us to where we are today.”  Rowanne Murrar sees the National Medical Fellowships’…

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Demystifying Special Health Care for the Socioeconomically Challenged

July 29, 2024 Comments Off on Demystifying Special Health Care for the Socioeconomically Challenged

Daniel Alicea, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Class of 2025, continues his volunteer and mentorship work in underserved communities to improve medical access for all.  Born, raised, and educated in…

Screenshot of the bill that reads: 118TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. RES. 1180 Recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in medical education. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APRIL 30, 2024 Mrs. BEATTY (for herself and Ms. CASTOR of Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Medical Education: NMF Endorses House Resolution 1180 

July 22, 2024 Comments Off on Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Medical Education: NMF Endorses House Resolution 1180 

National Medical Fellowships (NMF) is proud to endorse House Resolution 1180, introduced by Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH-3) and Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL-14). This resolution underscores the vital importance of diversity,…