And in 2021 the scope of the organization's programs will expand to include training of under-represented minority physicians to participate in clinical trials as principal investigators, as part of the effort to diversify patient participation in clinical research. To change this, NMF has and will accelerate its fund raising activities to provide more significant scholarship and other educational assistance to under-represented minority medical students. physicians are from under-represented minority populations, not for lack of talent but lack of resources and access. Nichols, SVP, CMO Health Inclusion, UnitedHealth Group, Chairman of the Board, NMF "Michellene's experience, passion and unique perspective of the Healthcare Ecosystem will be a tremendous asset to building the new pipeline of physician leadership and to furthering NMF's mission of "changing the face of healthcare" to reflect and serve our diverse nation." said Dr. Davis will lead the organization as a thought leader, strategist, and advocate for eliminating healthcare disparities and advancing health equity by attaining better, more equitable healthcare outcomes and diversified healthcare workspaces all over the country. In addition to supporting significant healthcare industry growth in New Jersey, she also advanced racial equity approaches in aiding vulnerable populations through evidence-based, equity-informed policy and procedural transformations. Since its inception, NMF has provided over $40 million in scholarships and grants to increase the pipeline for minority medical students to enter the healthcare workforce.ĭavis is a nationally recognized, award winning health equity innovation strategist and senior policy executive. NMF's vision to support underrepresented minority aspiring physicians and healthcare professionals began in 1946 as one of the nation's first diversity organizations. NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ - Celebrating their 75th Anniversary this year, the National Medical Fellowships (NMF) announces the appointment of their new President and CEO, Michellene Davis, Esq., and their continued commitment to change the face of healthcare. Under Davis' leadership, NMF recommits to changing the face of healthcare
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