We're thrilled to share the latest Inside NMF newsletter, highlighting the stories, insights, and milestones shaping the future of healthcare.

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Introducing NMF Portraits🎉

In our newest series, NMF Portraits, we're celebrating the remarkable stories of our scholars and alumni. Each feature highlights the journeys, inspirations, and achievements that make our community so extraordinary.

November Cover: Dr. Antoinette Charles

Our debut profile features NMF alumna Dr. Antoinette Charles, a Haitian-American physician whose path to medicine is shaped by both her heritage and the legacy of Haiti’s historic “Bone Setters.”

Dr. Charles is currently in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program. Discover how tradition and a passion for healing guided her journey to becoming an orthopedic surgeon:

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An Ode to Our Veterans

From Navy Corpsmen to Army Rangers, from Air Force Medics to Marine Officers—and every service member in between—NMF recognizes that our veterans’ and active-duty military members’ service doesn’t end on the battlefield. It continues far beyond the uniform, in the strength, leadership, and compassion they bring to every mission that follows. We are especially proud to celebrate the veterans in medicine and research who continue to protect and uplift the health of our nation.

Pictured Above: Dr. Russell J. Ledet, a proud NMF alumnus and veteran. From humble beginnings to serving in the Navy and later becoming a doctor, Dr. Ledet’s journey is a testament to resilience, opportunity, and purpose. His story and advocacy work, including co-founding The 15 White Coats, continue to inspire future generations in medicine. ⭐Read his amazing story.

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Long before modern systems existed, Indigenous healers developed practices and remedies that laid the foundation for many treatments used today—from natural syringes and anti-inflammatory medicines to early forms of sunscreen, mouthwash, and topical care.

At NMF, we honor the ways Native American heritage continues to shape our understanding of health, healing, and community.

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Spotlight from the NMF Community

NMF alumna Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris reminds us that pain, especially chronic pain, should never be endured in silence. Her recent blog, Don’t Suffer in Silence — Break the Pain Code, offers guidance on recognizing pain, seeking help, and advocating for your well-being.

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Healthcare Digest

• Steps forward by the AMA toward improving physicians’ mental health and well-being.
• Giving Tuesday takes on a new meaning at NMF.

Support Our Work Today

Since 1946, NMF has supported more than 45,000 alumni. Through scholarships, programs, and awards, we’ve helped shape the healthcare professionals who serve in our clinics, classrooms, and communities. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue this mission with you by our side.

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