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Diversifying Clinical Research in the Deep South

August 29, 2023 Comments Off on Diversifying Clinical Research in the Deep South

“I have never, and will never, be intimidated to be the only Black woman in any room.”   Ten active. Three completed. Two observational.   That’s how many clinical trials Dr. Belinda…

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Caring for One’s Own Communities in Crisis

August 17, 2023 Comments Off on Caring for One’s Own Communities in Crisis

“There’s a gap between what medicine is willing to fight for and what communities on the ground are calling for when it comes to their well-being.”  When Victor A. Lopez-Carmen…

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Empowering Diversity in Health Care 

August 10, 2023 Comments Off on Empowering Diversity in Health Care 

Generous investment from Aya Locums seeds five $10,000 scholarships.   National Medical Fellowships (NMF) is partnering with Aya Locums to advance diversity in the medical field. Aya Locums is a leading locum tenens…

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Vote for NMF to Present at SXSW!

August 8, 2023 Comments Off on Vote for NMF to Present at SXSW!

NMF has submitted proposals to participate in SXSW and SXSWEDU. These convenings bring together tech enthusiasts, innovators, entrepreneurs, educators, industry leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders to encounter cutting-edge ideas and set the…

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NMF Launches New Psychiatric Residency Scholarship Funded by Horizon BCBSNJ  

August 1, 2023 Comments Off on NMF Launches New Psychiatric Residency Scholarship Funded by Horizon BCBSNJ  

National Medical Fellowships (NMF), a leading organization committed to supporting chronically underrepresented students and medical residents, announces a new scholarship in partnership with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon).…

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Striving Forward in Spite of Systemic and Structural Racism

July 27, 2023 Comments Off on Striving Forward in Spite of Systemic and Structural Racism

Dr. Tahj Blow documents his path to becoming a better doctor for the bodies and minds of Black, Indigenous, Latine, People of Color. Dr. Tahj Blow – a first-year internal…

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Essence Festival of Culture: Classifying Racism as a Public Health Crisis

July 3, 2023 Comments Off on Essence Festival of Culture: Classifying Racism as a Public Health Crisis

Moderated by Epstein, Becker, and Green Partner Cliff Barnes, this Global Black Economic Forum at Essence Fest 2023 featured President & CEO National Medical Fellowships Michellene Davis, Esq., NMF Board…

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Condemning the End of Affirmative Action 

June 29, 2023 Comments Off on Condemning the End of Affirmative Action 

National Medical Fellowships (NMF) denounces the Supreme Court of the United States decision to declare race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina to be unconstitutional. …

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Advocating for Others During Health Care Crises

June 21, 2023 Comments Off on Advocating for Others During Health Care Crises

“Every physician should be involved in advocacy. To be an effective physician these days, in our current health care climate, you by nature must advocate for your patients.” Aerial Petty,…

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Emancipating Ourselves from Health Disparities 

June 19, 2023 Comments Off on Emancipating Ourselves from Health Disparities 

On this Juneteenth, it is important to reflect on the significance of this holiday and what it means at National Medical Fellowships (NMF).  Juneteenth commemorates the day when Union General…