Building Connections, Advancing Health Excellence 

At National Medical Fellowships (NMF), we know that meaningful change in health care doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens through relationships. Each day, we work to bridge communities, disciplines, and generations to build a cadre of health care leaders committed to delivering the highest quality care to every patient, everywhere.  

NMF is creating spaces for dialogue, partnership, and progress—from community gatherings to innovative programs—so we can shape the future of medicine together. 

Let’s continue to forge these vital connections—because health excellence for all is only possible when we unite with purpose.

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Meet NMF Scholar Mariela Vega 

As an NMF scholar with the Alliant Health Solutions/NMF Research Program and a third-year medical student at Florida State University’s (FSU) College of Medicine, Mariela Vega shares how she’s giving back to the farming communities that helped shape her. She also shared her experiences with high school students recently at NMF’s inaugural Health Care Pathways Workshop at Science Park High School in Newark, New Jersey.  

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Join NMF for an Evening Celebrating Possibility!

This year’s gala, themed "Mission: I’m Possible," is a powerful declaration from our scholars, whose journeys and achievements are made possible through NMF and the generosity of our supporters. This theme embodies the spirit of resilience, possibility, and transformational hope. 

The evening will include prominent health care leaders, corporate partners, community advocates, and, of course, NMF scholars whose journeys are made possible by the generosity of NMF supporters. Join NMF as we celebrate our mission to build a health care workforce committed to serving the communities facing the greatest health challenges. 

October 3, 2025 
6:30 p.m. - Midnight 

The Plaza, 768 5th Avenue 
New York, NY 10019 

Cocktail Hour Reception 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
Dinner & Awards 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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NMF Takes the Stage at the Global Black Economic Forum 

Enjoy a short clip of NMF President and CEO Michellene Davis, Esq. speaking at the Global Black Economic Forum’s annual summit at ESSENCE Fest about the impact of the growing physician shortage on all of us. She was joined on the panel by Ty Boyea Robinson, NMF alumna Aletha Maybank, M.D., MPH, and Aaliyah Haqq. GBEF President & CEO Alphonso David served as host and moderator. 

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You Are Invited: Conversations of Consequence, New York City

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the future of health and well-being is shaped by an intricate web of influences—spanning health care, finance, politics, technology, and the arts. We invite you to be part of Conversations of Consequence, a dynamic convening of thought leaders from diverse sectors to explore how cross-industry collaboration can drive meaningful change to advance health care access, delivery, and excellence. Panelists will examine the critical intersections of their fields, innovative approaches to workforce development,  systemic transformation, and the role of creative solutions in reimagining the future of care.

October 4, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The New York Historical
170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

Registration is FREE, but your voice is PRICELESS!

Be inspired by dynamic voices from Pfizer, the Commonwealth Fund, and other game-changers from across political and financial industries. Register today as space is limited. 

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NMF Hosts Community Gathering at National Medical Association (NMA) Convention 

The NMF community—scholars, alumni, current and emeriti board members, emerging investigators, and NMF team members—enjoyed an evening of connection and conversation at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago as the National Medical Association’s Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly was in town. Guests heard from NMF President and CEO Michellene Davis, Esq., Past NMA President Dr. Yolanda Lawson (an NMF emerging investigator), NMF alumna Dr. Kameron Matthews, NMF Alumni Alliance President Dr. Pamela Payne-Foster, and NMF Alumni Alliance Member Dr. Ronald Rembert, Jr. on the importance on NMF’s mission to develop a health care workforce committed to providing the very best care to every patient.  

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Primary Care Leadership Program Celebrates 14th Year

To increase access to primary care for communities facing the greatest health challenges, National Medical Fellowships established the Primary Care Leadership Program (PCLP) in 2012. PCLP provides future health care professionals with an opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of primary care practice in community health centers across the U.S. The program seeks to address the growing shortage of primary care physicians as the Bureau of Health Workforce projects that the shortage of primary care physicians could reach 87,150 by 2037. For six weeks this summer, PCLP scholars actively engaged with community health center site partners and PCLP mentors in Los Angeles for leadership training, team-based project activities, and to deliver health care services. 

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Dr. Lynda Decker on the Move 

Please join us in congratulating NMF Global Advisory Council Member Dr. Lynda Decker who is the new president of the West Africa Private Healthcare Association! This important association works within member countries and across borders with country ministries of health and partners to improve and strengthen health care across the region. 

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