Continuing Education with the National Medical Association

An accomplished radiology professional, Dr. Sammie I. Long has shared her expertise with the next generation of medical professionals in roles such as clinical assistant professor of radiology at the University of South Alabama. An active member of her field, Dr. Sammie I. Long stays current through continuing medical education programs and her membership in professional groups such as the National Medical Association (NMA).

The nation’s largest medical association dedicated to representing African-American medical professionals, the NMA currently serves more than 30,000 members through a combination of national and local programs, policy advocacy, and networking events. The organization also offers continuing medical education (CME) credits through the William E. Matory, Sr., M.D, Continuing Medical Education Program.

CME options through the NMA include conference lectures, workshops, and symposia as well as 
web-based education alternatives. Many of the in-person CME events take place at the Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, where thousands of medical practitioners and researchers gather to share study findings and discuss health policy. The event features 25 specialty sections ranging from aerospace medicine to women’s health, with each offering workshops and lectures throughout the course of the convention.

To learn more about CME at the Annual Convention, please visit www.nmanet.org/page/CME_Activities.