Clinical Research

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Persevering with Policy, Psychology, Practice—and Research

March 6, 2025 Comments Off on Persevering with Policy, Psychology, Practice—and Research

“As one of the 12% of underrepresented scientists in the world, I can help bring hard-hitting research topics to the forefront so we can develop humanitarian approaches to policies affecting…

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Mentorship and Leadership Overcome Health Challenges Nationwide

January 30, 2025 Comments Off on 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 who has worked at and…

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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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Exploring the Depths and Summits of Emergency Medicine

June 5, 2024 Comments Off on Exploring the Depths and Summits of Emergency Medicine

Dr. Christian Hernandez, an avid wilderness and extreme sport enthusiast, has matched to a fellowship in anesthesia and critical care at Los Angeles General Medical Center. When Dr. Christian Hernandez…

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Transforming Headaches into Research Opportunities

September 12, 2023 Comments Off on Transforming Headaches into Research Opportunities

Hope O’Brien, M.D., M.B.A., FAHS, FAAN, a board-certified neurologist and headache specialist practicing in Cincinnati, Ohio, connected with National Medical Fellowships over a common interest: increasing the number of clinicians…

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Championing A Diverse Body of Evidence

September 7, 2023 Comments Off on 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 in the NMF Doctors in…

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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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Jack of All Trades, (Future) Master of Public Health

April 25, 2023 Comments Off on 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 and educator interested in the…