Annual Convention
and Scientific Assembly

Saturday, July 29^th: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Registration 7:30 – 8:00 am

Join us in New Orleans for NMA’s 16^th annual Walk a Mile with a Child.  It’s always free and open to all convention attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, guests, attendee’s children/grandchildren, and the metro New Orleans community.  As always, there will be lots of surprises, demonstrations, giveaways, educational and fun-filled activities for every age.  We have again partnered with Mentoring in Medicine – the outstanding hands-on program that promotes and ignites an interest in health and science, the Auxiliary to the National Medical Association’s Project Sun which encourage healthy living and goal setting and members of our local community.

Remember its Free, Fun, and Fabulous!

The House of Delegates (HOD) is the legislative body of the National Medical Association (NMA). During the HOD sessions at the Annual Convention, the elected Delegates of the Association meet to conduct the business of the NMA. During the 3 days that the HOD is in session, the HOD will receive and act upon the reports of the Board of Trustees, HOD Councils, HOD Reference Committees and Officers of the Association. In addition, the election of the General Officers of the Association takes place within the House of Delegates. The House of Delegates may meet in Open, Closed, or Executive Session. All members of the NMA may attend the Open Sessions of the HOD, but only Delegates have the right to vote in the deliberations of the HOD. To be eligible to be a Delegate for a House of Delegates meetings, an individual must have been a dues paid member of the NMA in the previous year. Delegates are selected by the State Societies and Sections who submit names for credentialing/registration to the NMA HOD Office.

• Saturday, July 29
• Sunday, July 30
• Wednesday, August 2

Saturday, July 29: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join the President and Board of Trustees Chair as they, along with NMA’s national and local leadership, welcome attendees to the official opening of the Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly. During the opening ceremony individuals of national and international stature whose efforts significantly benefit health and medicine will be recognized with the NMA Scroll of Merit Award. Five other awards are conferred to honor luminaries and medical societies that have demonstrated exemplary leadership. These awards include Practitioner of the Year, Distinguished Service, Meritorious Achievement, and Local Society of the Year. The W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute will honor distinguished members of the medical/health community and the Postgraduate Section will recognize the Top Healthcare Professionals Under 40.

Free and open to all.

The ANMA has developed an array of networking, inspiring, educational, relaxing, and fun events for its members and those attending the National Medical Association annual convention. These activities include:

• Project Sun, Walk a Mile with a Child and Mentoring in Medicine
  Saturday, July 29: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Registration: 7:30 am – 8:00 am)
• ANMA Marketplace
  Saturday, July 29: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Opening Reception: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
  Sunday, July 30 – Tuesday, August 1: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Annual ANMA and NMA Prayer Breakfast
  Sunday, July 30: 7:00 am – 9:00 am
• Annual ANMA Jazz Hat Scholarship Luncheon
  Monday, July 31: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Sunday, July 30, 11:30  am – 1:30 pm
Doors open at 11:00am 

The NMA supports and encourages diversity in medicine. The Council on Concerns of Women Physicians (CCWP) was established to address the unique issues, concerns and policies regarding the advancement of women physicians through program implementation and policy development. The CCWP Annual Muriel Petioni, M.D. Award Program has become a highlight event of the NMA Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly. Each year this event is one of the most well attended programs during the convention by both men and women in all medical specialties. Past keynote speakers include: Tamika D. Mallory, Judge Glenda Hatchett, Melissa Harris-Perry, Valerie Jarrett, Anita Hill, Regina King, Judy Smith, Dr. Jocelyn Elders, Donna Brazile, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Patti LaBelle, Dianne Carroll, Angela Bassett, Phylicia Rashad and Maya Angelou. In addition, the Council recognizes women physicians who through clinical practice, research, community service and activism, strive to eliminate health care disparities, provide people of color with quality health care, and address women’s health and professional issues. NMA members can submit nominations for the Council on Concerns of Women Physician Awards, where award recipients are recognized during the awards program.

Individual tickets are $100 (pre-sale) or $125 (on-site).

Exhibit Hall Opening and Reception

Sunday, July 30: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

We officially open the exhibit hall on Sunday at 5:30 pm with a reception that is sure to please everyone—members, fellows, guests, and exhibitors.  Enjoy refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, music, and more!

Authors’ Corner

Monday, July 31 – Tuesday, August 1: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Meet our Authors and discuss their books! Interact with exhibitors who are eager to discuss/demonstrate new, existing and/or innovative products and/or services. Attend informative presentations on the latest research findings or products. Relax in NMA Central: Network with fellow attendees. Nosh on delights! Enter our raffle for a chance to win wonderful prizes.

P.S. As a reminder, no children under age 18 are allowed in the exhibit hall. No exceptions.

Catch up on old times with your colleagues from medical school. Among those hosting dinners and/or receptions are Drew, Howard, Meharry, Morehouse, and others including B.A.M.M.S (Black Alumni of Majority Medical Schools). Check the registration area and the NMA App for a list of schools and additional details.

Monday, July 31, 2023:  4:30 pm–11:00 pm

• University of Florida College of Medicine
  Alumni are invited to an alumni reception on July 31 from 6pm-8pm at Cooper Vine Restaurant, 1001 Poydras St. For more information contact Heather Holcomb at 352-627-7749.
• Tufts University School of Medicine Reception and Dinner
  Will be held on July 31st at 6:30 pm. For more information contact Carrie Thomas at carrie.thomas@tufts.edu. All Tufts alumni and friends are invited.
• Howard University College of Medicine Distinguished Alumni Reception and Dinner
  5:30pm-9:00pm at Club XLIV/Encore Room
  Across from the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
  Contact: Diane Romo Thomas diane.thomas@howard.edu for ticket information.
• Meharry Dean’s Mardi Gras Alumni Reception
  7:00pm
  Transportation will be provided. For additional details, visit MMC booth #135.

• ABC/NMA Joint Symposium
  6:00–9:00 pm | Empire Ballroom D

• Charles R. Drew University
  6:00–8:00 pm | Emory University

• Harvard Medical School
  6:00–8:00 pm

• Morehouse School of Medicine
  7:00–11:00 pm | Empire Ballroom B

• New York University
  Strand 5

• Temple University
  6:00–8:00 pm | Imperial 5C

• Tulane School of Medicine
  6:00 –7:30pm | Chapter IV Restaurant

• University of Pennsylvania
  6:00–8:00 pm | Strand 3

• University of Maryland
  5:00–9:00 pm | Celestin BR B

Monday, July 31: 2:30 pm–4:00 pm

Need a break? Why not step away from CME and HOD and join us at Creativity Central (aka NMA Central). Let’s put the “Art” back in Medicine!

Dr. Ronald Scott McDowell will guide you in creating your personal Bibb, Catlett, Bearden, Campbell, or McDowell!   With thousands of original works to his credit, Dr. McDowell has often been referred to as the Michelangelo of this generation.   Prolific and versatile, Dr. McDowell is skilled in almost every medium including fine art, illustrating, murals and sculpting.   His commissioned art adds life and energy to numerous public venues.  Dr. McDowell may be found in the ANMA Marketplace. Read his biography and sample of his art.

Location: NMA Central/Exhibit Hall

Fee: $35.00

Tuesday, August 1: 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

The formal installation of the President has become a historic NMA tradition.  The installation of the 124th President Dr. Yolanda Lawson provides an opportunity to congratulate Dr. Lawson and hear her focus and exciting plans for her presidential year. It’s also a time to renew your own commitment to the practice of medicine, in the NMA tradition, by taking the Oath of Imhotep with your colleagues.

Free and open to all.

Tuesday, August 1: 8:00 pm – 12:00 midnight

Join us the Board of Trustees and Past Presidents as they pay tribute to Dr. Garfield Clunie at his President’s Ball. Enjoy an elegant evening of fine dining, dancing, entertainment, and FUN!

Attire: Black Tie Preferred

Ticket required.