The National Medical Association

09/16/2026

📸 More moments from NMA PDS 2026 in Washington, DC!

The conversations and connections continue at the National Medical Association’s Professional Development Series, held in conjunction with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference.

We’re sharing a few more photos from today as NMA leaders, members, partners, and health professionals come together to learn, connect, exchange ideas, and advance conversations that impact the health of our communities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make today’s PDS such a meaningful experience. Take a look at more of the moments from throughout the day!

09/16/2026

The National Medical Association is proud to highlight NMA President Brandi Freeman, MD, MS, as she joins an esteemed panel of congressional leaders, health experts, advocates, and industry voices for this important conversation held in conjunction with the CBCF 55th Annual Legislative Conference.

This timely discussion will focus on advancing cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, research, and equitable access to care in Black communities.

Join Dr. Freeman and fellow leaders as they explore how we can continue moving cancer care forward and work toward better outcomes for our communities.

09/16/2026

The National Medical Association’s Professional Development Series (PDS) has kicked off at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference, and we’re excited to share a few photos from today’s program!

Our members, leaders, and partners are coming together for meaningful conversations around vaccine confidence, clinical trials and rare disease innovation, nutrition, movement and cardiometabolic health, and generational health.

Take a look at some of the moments from today and stay tuned for more from NMA PDS 2026!

09/16/2026

📢 IMPORTANT ROOM UPDATE!

If you’re joining the National Medical Association Professional Development Series today at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference, please note our NEW ROOM LOCATION:

📍 ROOM 202A
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging day of professional development and important conversations around vaccine confidence, clinical trials, rare disease innovation, cardiometabolic health, and generational health.

Please share this update with colleagues who are attending!

09/14/2026

The National Medical Association is proud to share that Brandi K. Freeman, MD, MS, FAAP, 127th President of the NMA, will serve as a featured panelist at The Links, Incorporated Legislative Luncheon: “The State of Our Well-Being: Advancing Black Women’s Health. Honoring Leadership. Inspiring Action.”

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:45 PM
📍 Hyatt Regency Washington | Washington, D.C.

Dr. Freeman will join an accomplished panel of leaders for an important conversation focused on advancing the health and well-being of Black women and inspiring meaningful action.

We are proud to see NMA leadership represented in this critical dialogue and continuing our longstanding commitment to health equity, advocacy, and improving health outcomes in our communities.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Freeman and this important opportunity to elevate Black women’s health on the national stage.

09/12/2026

Today, the National Medical Association joins our nation in remembrance of September 11, 2001.

We honor the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the extraordinary courage of the first responders, healthcare professionals, service members, and everyday citizens who answered the call to help others during one of our nation’s darkest moments.

Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember their sacrifice, their bravery, and the spirit of unity that brought communities together.

May we always honor their legacy through service, compassion, courage, and care for one another.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

09/11/2026

The NMA invites you to join us for our Professional Development Series during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, DC!

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Room 142 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center

This important series will bring together leaders and experts for timely conversations addressing critical issues impacting our communities, including building vaccine confidence, clinical trials and rare disease innovation, nutrition, movement and cardiometabolic health, and a blueprint for generational health.

Whether you’re a physician, healthcare professional, advocate, or leader committed to advancing health equity, we encourage you to be part of the conversation.

🔗 Register and learn more: www.nmanet.org/pds2026

We look forward to seeing you in Washington, DC!

09/10/2026

08/23/2026

Join the National Medical Association (NMA) in Washington, D.C. for our 2026 Professional Development Series, taking place Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference.

This engaging professional development experience will bring together physicians, healthcare professionals, thought leaders, and advocates for timely conversations focused on advancing health and strengthening our communities.

Featured topics will include:

🔹 Building Vaccine Confidence
🔹 Clinical Trials & Rare Disease Innovation
🔹 Nutrition, Movement & Cardiometabolic Health
🔹 Blueprint for Generational Health

We look forward to connecting, learning, and advancing the conversations that matter most to the health of our communities.

📍 Walter E. Washington Convention Center | Washington, D.C.
📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Registration is now open — secure your spot today!

Register here: https://nmanet.org/event/professional-development-series-2026/