Today's date: May 24, 2013
Health care reform, diabetes, cancer to be addressed in general sessions
The optimism of a new administration in Washington, D.C., is fueling a drive for change, and the 2009 National Medical Association Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly will reflect that attitude as it focuses on changes expected with health care reform. Read More...
Personalized care, emerging technology could reduce global health care disparities
Disparities in global health care remain a critical issue in underserved communities, but the trend toward personalized care as well as emerging biomedical technology could play pivotal roles in improving these inequities, said Roderic I. Pettigrew, Ph.D, M.D., director of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering at the National Institutes of Health. Read More...
Mazique Symposium to look at stimulus package, health care reform
Attendees wondering how the recently approved stimulus package will affect health care can get answers during the 2009 Edward C. Mazique, M.D., Symposium. Read More...
Missed pre-registration? Attendees can still register at convention
Those planning to attend NMA's 2009 Annual Convention July 25-29 in Las Vegas, but who missed the pre-registration deadline can still register during the event. Read More...
Panel to address treating a diverse clinical population
Since becoming the National Medical Association executive director in 2007, Mohammad N. Akhter, M.D., M.P.H., has made physician cultural competence recognition and training one of the key priorities of the association. Read More...
Physician executives get what they asked for with session
Physician executives will get what they've asked for in the Medical Administrators section program, "Essential Skills for the NMA Physician Executive." The session, which will be presented from 8 to 11 a.m. July 27, was created in response to requests by members of the section. Read More...
Increased minority participation in clinical research goal of Project I.M.P.A.C.T.
Increased participation in clinical trials by minority populations could be a boon for researchers, physicians and patients, so the NMA will present a session during the Scientific Assembly to help increase such participation. Read More...
Family Medicine Section will focus on latest in cardiovascular, HIV, dementia, diabetes
The Family Medicine Scientific Section will offer numerous educational sessions that will present the latest information on diseases and disorders that impact the health of the African-American community. Read More...
Surgery Section sessions to highlight research and updates
Sessions that have proven popular at past meetings, along with a variety of collaborative sessions presented by various NMA sections, will be presented by the Surgery Section during the Annual Scientific Assembly. Speakers of national distinction will discuss original research, current trends, practice updates and technological advances. Read More...
Learn new techniques and applications in plastic and reconstructive surgery
Top experts will present cutting-edge trends, topics and techniques in plastic and reconstructive surgery Sunday, July 26, through Tuesday, July 28. Read More...
House of Delegates to meet during convention
House of Delegates to meet during convention Read More...
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