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Alumni News

Dr. Kamaria Coleman (BG)

NMF Portraits: Rewriting the Health Outcomes She Was Told to Expect.

Kamaria Coleman, MD, is a third-year physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) resident at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Upon graduating from Southern Illinois University School of...
Dr. Richie Tran (BG)

NMF Portraits: Healing Meets Care and Justice

In this issue, we speak with Richie Tran, a first-generation registered nurse who is on a mission to provide excellent care, restore dignity, and build trust where needed....
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Paying it Forward: An Alum Returns to Mentor the Next Generation

For Science Park alum Laura Uzzell, returning to her alma mater as program manager for service-learning programs at National Medical Fellowships (NMF) was both professional...
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NMF Portraits: A Conversation with a Legacy in the Making

NMF scholars and alumni are transforming healthcare one story at a time. In this edition of NMF Portraits, we turn our attention to Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris,...
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NMF Portraits: A Conversation with Dr. Antoinette Charles

NMF scholars and alumni are transforming healthcare one story at a time. In the first edition of NMF Portraits, Dr. Antoinette Charles shares her path...
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A Life of Healing, Education, and Advocacy

NMF alumnus Dr. Lawrence S. Brown, Jr. embodies a lifelong commitment to public health, addiction medicine, and creating opportunity for younger generations.   “Giving back provides...
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Rooted in Purpose, Driven By Impact

For Prisca Osuji, M.D., MBA, medicine isn't just a profession - it's a calling shaped by her deeply rooted commitment to community care.   A New...
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Persevering with Policy, Psychology, Practice—and Research

“I can help bring hard-hitting research topics to the forefront so we can develop humanitarian approaches to policies affecting them.” The healing power of Dr....
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Mentorship and Leadership Overcome Health Challenges Nationwide

“Decisions made in silos affect millions; the need for health equity is greater than it’s ever been.”  Ronald Rembert, Jr., MD – a family physician...