Established in 1895, the National Medical Association (NMA) is the largest and oldest national organization representing African American physicians and their patients in the United States. The NMA is a 501(c) (3) national professional and scientific organization representing the interests of more than 50,000 African American physicians and the patients they serve.

NMA is committed to improving the quality of health among minoritized and marginalized people through its membership, professional development, community health education, advocacy, research, and partnerships with federal and private agencies.

Throughout its history the National Medical Association has focused primarily on health issues related to African Americans and medically underserved populations; however, its principles, goals, initiatives, and philosophy encompass all racial and ethnic groups.

NMA Region 1 proudly represents the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more.