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Standing Firm for Health Equity  

June 19, 2024 Comments Off on Standing Firm for Health Equity  

A Juneteenth message from NMF President and CEO Michellene Davis, Esq. As we honor Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in our nation’s journey towards freedom, it’s essential to recognize our progress,…

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Why DEI Matters in Medical Education

April 10, 2024 Comments Off on Why DEI Matters in Medical Education

Commentary by Michellene Davis, Esq., NMF President and CEO A KFF survey published just a few months ago found that A full 22% of Black adults who were pregnant or…

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NMF Media Coverage on Match Day 2024

March 15, 2024 Comments Off on NMF Media Coverage on Match Day 2024

NMF issues a call to diversify medicine through a television interview and published commentary. NMF President and CEO Michellene Davis, Esq. hit the airwaves on Match Day with a vibrant…

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Recognizing History’s Impact on Our Health Care 

February 1, 2024 Comments Off on Recognizing History’s Impact on Our Health Care 

As we step into February, a month that honors Black history annually and officially recognized by both the President and Congress, National Medical Fellowships (NMF) is reflecting on pivotal moments…

Addressing the Social and Political Determinants of Health Requires Broad, Unified Action – and Immediate Focus

September 19, 2023 Comments Off on Addressing the Social and Political Determinants of Health Requires Broad, Unified Action – and Immediate Focus

Squire Servance Founder & Managing Partner @ Syridex Bio | Investing in Medicines & Therapies for Underserved Populations | Health Equity Advocate Michellene Davis, Esq. President & CEO of National…

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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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Women Physicians Lead Podcast Features NMF Leaders Discussing Diversity in Health Care

February 10, 2023 Comments Off on Women Physicians Lead Podcast Features NMF Leaders Discussing Diversity in Health Care

Podcast host Dr. Lisa Herbert describes her mission as one to help increase the number of women physicians in leadership roles by equipping them with the personal and professional development…

An Unconscionable Ruling Escalating Maternal Mortality in Communities of Color

July 11, 2022 Comments Off on An Unconscionable Ruling Escalating Maternal Mortality in Communities of Color

Michellene Davis, Esq., President and CEO, National Medical Fellowships  Adimika Arthur, Executive Director, HealthTech4Medicaid  Barbara A. Perkins, President and CEO, International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute   We stand in…

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Standing Together: Addressing the Urgent Stakes Post-Dobbs Decision

June 28, 2022 Comments Off on Standing Together: Addressing the Urgent Stakes Post-Dobbs Decision

Commentary by Michellene Davis, Esq., NMF President and CEO This Black Maternal Health Week, it is imperative that we recognize the profound stakes of the fight for maternal health equity.…