People of color have long played important roles in the medical and healthcare industry. However, they’re still part of the minority. Fortunately, many organizations have been established to provide support, disseminate information, facilitate mentorships, and recognize our healthcare professionals’ work and contributions.
Here at Tribal Wave, we believe it’s crucial to promote camaraderie among the diaspora. Other than providing our medical front liners with high-quality accessories including African scrub caps, we also aim to build a tribe – a community. In line with that, we want to start by sharing with you a list of medical associations and alliances that are specifically for black physicians, nurses, medical students, and other professionals in the U.S. health industry.
Below is a list of associations you can follow on social media and related channels.
National Medical Association
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The National Medical Association is the oldest and largest national organization that represents African-American physicians, medical professionals, and patients in the USA. It works to protect the interests of its over 50,000 members. NMA is also committed to promoting better healthcare for the minority groups and disadvantaged individuals. The organization facilitates continuing medical education and scientific research.
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Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. (ABC)
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The Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. is an organization made by blacks, for blacks. It was founded to bring attention to the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases among the diaspora and other minorities. It seeks to help achieve health equity and eventually help eliminate disparities.
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The Association of Black Women Physicians (ABWP)
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The Association of Black Women Physicians is an organization composed of black women doctors and medical professionals who are committed to helping improve public health and general welfare. The association works toward achieving its goals by advancing knowledge in relation to women’s health. As such, it creates and supports various activities and projects designed to promote better health and wellness.
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National Association of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT)
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The National Association of Black Physical Therapists, Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to increase opportunities for people of African heritage, particularly in the field of physical therapy. Its mission is to enhance networking, visibility, career development, mentorship, and community service. It seeks to help secure high-quality healthcare for the minorities through providing culturally competent medical care.
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National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH)
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The National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing is the leading scientific and professional association that addresses concerns and interests of black communication science and disorder professionals, students, patients, and consumers. It works to maintain a model or mechanism for meeting the needs of its members and other stakeholders.
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National Black Nurses Association, Inc. (NBNA)
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The National Black Nurses Association, Inc. Is a non-profit organization that aims to provide a forum for African-American nurses that will represent them, as well as to advocate for programs that will help ensure high-quality healthcare for people of color. The association collaborates with private and public entities that share their goals.
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National Dental Hygienists' Association (NDHA)
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The National Dental Hygienists’ Association was established by African-American dental hygienists with a goal to address the unique challenges faced by the minority professionals in the field. The association also hopes to unite the small population of dental hygienists in the United States.
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National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition (NOBIDAN)
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The National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition is an organization composed of African-American practitioners specializing in dietetics and nutrition. The organization aims to provide a forum for support and development, as well as facilitate cooperation and collaboration among minority professionals and relevant groups.
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The Student National Medical Association
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The Student National Medical Association provides support for current and future medical students that come from the underrepresented minority. It also hopes to help address the needs and challenges of underserved communities, while working to increase the number of competent medical professionals from the diaspora.
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National Society of Black Physician Assistants
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The National Society of Black Physician Assistants is the oldest and largest national organization that represents African-American physicians, medical professionals, and patients in the USA. It works to protect the interests of its over 50,000 members. NMA is also committed to promoting better healthcare for the minority groups and disadvantaged individuals. The organization facilitates continuing medical education and scientific research.
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Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program
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The Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program is a non-profit organization committed to advancing initiatives related to the promotion of diversity, and to support critical care nurses who are hoping to further their education and experience by enrolling in graduate nurse anesthesia programs. The organization actively mentors registered nurses from various racial backgrounds to increase ethnic representation.
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