Alumni News

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You Cannot Be What You Cannot See

Dr. Ericka Scott shares why she believes mentorship is most important to moving the needle of diversity in medicine. When Dr. Ericka Scott was 8...
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Growing Impact While Giving Back

Dr. Herman B. Gray, Jr. reflects on his career in medicine, public health and health care administration – and how they must intersect moving forward.  ...
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Balancing Academia and Advocacy in Alabama

Pamela Payne-Foster, M.D., M.P.H. shares with NMF her efforts to increase public health efforts and preventative medicine – and reduce stigma – in the rural...
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Championing A Diverse Body of Evidence

National Medical Fellowships is proud to celebrate the inspiring journey of National Medical Association President Dr. Yolanda Lawson, a true health equity champion and participant...
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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...
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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...
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Jack of All Trades, (Future) Master of Public Health

Dr. Britt Gayle describes how his passion for both medicine and public health led him to pursue clinical research training opportunities.   “As a Black physician...
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Celebrating NMF Alumna Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG

National Medical Fellowships is always pleased to highlight the work of its extraordinary alumni. President of Morehouse School of Medicine Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice is...
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CBS Evening News Interviews NMF Board Chair about Women’s Heart Health

Sandra B. Nichols, MD, FAAFP, MHCDS, MS Shares Her Extraordinary Story to Help Save Lives Dr. Nichols, an alumna of National Medical Fellowships and the...