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National Medical Association · Since 1895
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Scientific Section
The NMA AAI Scientific Section is committed to improving the quality of patient care and health outcomes through professional and public education, advocacy, and health and wellness policy promotion.
IMMUNOLOGY
ASTHMA
ALLERGY
50M+
Americans living with allergies (CDC)
ABOUT US
Experienced and trusted leaders in allergy & immunology.
We are experienced and trusted leaders in the treatment of allergic and immunologic conditions.
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Uniquely positioned to mentor current and future generations of allergists, we are developing a visiting professorship program with a leading University.
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As nationally recognized speakers, we provide evidence-based continuing medical education, which includes presentations and webinars that address a wide range of topics (e.g., food allergy, asthma, and anaphylaxis).
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The NMA AAI Scientific Section is committed to improving the quality of patient care and health outcomes through professional and public education, advocacy and health and wellness policy promotion.
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MISSION
The NMA AAI Section is committed to improving the quality of patient care and health outcomes through professional and public education, advocacy, and health and wellness policy promotion.
VISION
The AAI Section will be the preferred professional content expert resource for the NMA and other organizations on matters related to improving health outcomes with asthma and allergies.
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STRATEGIC DRIVERS
Patient-Centered Care & Health Outcomes
Four interconnected strategic drivers orient every initiative we lead.
Population Health & Quality
Data, Research & Innovation
Integration & Collaboration
Education & Workforce Development
FRAMEWORK POINTS
How we deliver on our mission
Professional Education
Deliver cutting-edge CME, equipping health care providers with the latest best practices.
Workforce Development
Expose more students and residents to Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Nurture relationships with fellows-in-training. Cultivate future leaders in AAI.
Patient & Community Engagement
Enhance current local and national partnerships to reach high-risk populations with culturally tailored education.
Advocacy & Policy
Drive change through strategic collaboration that promotes quality, affordability, and access to care.
Research Advancement
Support and disseminate studies addressing clinical innovation and health outcomes.
Strategic Partnerships
​Establish effective and sustainable partnerships with organizations that share our vision for improving clinical outcomes: patient care advocates, community partners, health care systems, non-profit entities, and managed care organizations.
THE NEED
Why our work matters
50+
Million people in the United States have allergies according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
7.6%
of children under 18 years have food allergy.
42.3%
of children with food allergies have experienced a severe reaction.
$24.8B
annually is what childhood food allergies alone cost the United States.
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LEADERSHIP
Section Chairs (Past–Present)
CURRENT
Cheryl Lynn Walker-McGill, M.D., MBA
2024 – 2026 Charlotte, North Carolina
Anne Maitland, M.D., PhD.
2023 – 2024 New York, NY
Nancy Joseph, D.O., FACAAI
2022 – 2023 New Orleans, LA
Thomas A. Scott, M.D., MMM, FACAAI, FAAAAI
2021 – 2022 Atlanta, GA
Tracy Pitt, M.D.
2020 – 2021 Virtual
Michael LeNoir, M.D., FAAP, FAAAAI
2018 – 2020 Honolulu, HI, Virtual
Lawrence Robinson, Jr. M.D., FACAAI, FAAAAI
2017 – 2018 Orlando, FL
Cherie Y. Zachary, M.D., FACAAI, FAAAAI
2016 – 2017 Philadelphia, PA
Michael B. Foggs, M.D., DFACAAI, FAAAAI, FCCP
2015 – 2016 Los Angeles, CA
Cheryl Lynn Walker-McGill, M.D., MBA
2014 – 2015 Detroit, MI
Lynelle Granady, M.D.
2013 – 2014 Honolulu, Hawaii
Cheryl Lynn Walker-McGill, M.D., MBA
2012 – 2013 Toronto, Ontario Canada
Anne M. Staveren, M.D.
2011 – 2012 New Orleans, LA
Michael Lenoir, M.D.
2010 – 2011 Washington, D.C.
Thomas A. Scott, M.D.
2009 – 2010 Orlando, FL
Kelvin Holloway, M.D., MBA
2008 – 2009 Las Vegas, NV
Floyd J. Malveaux, M.D., Ph.D.
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Lawrence Robinson, M.D.
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Section Administrator: Chanda Nicole Holsey, DrPH, MPH, AE-C
RECOGNITION
Past Floyd Malveaux Award Recipients
Honoring leaders advancing allergy, asthma & immunology in our community.
2008
Dr. Thomas Scott
2009
Michael LeNoir, MD
2010
Michael Foggs, MD
2011
Kelvin Holloway, MD, MBA
2012
Kevin U. Stephens, Jr., MD, JD
2013
Cheryl Walker-McGill, MD, MBA
2014
Dr. Li
2015
Lynelle C. Granady, MD
2016
Cherie Zachary, MD
2017
Melody Carter, MD
2018
Esteban Burchard, MD
2019
Anne Staveren, MD
2020
Chanda Nicole Holsey, PhD, MPH
2021
No recipient
2022
No recipient
2023
Anne Maitland, MD, PhD
2024
Carla Davis, MD
2025
Lawrence Robinson, Jr., MD
IN THEIR WORDS
Section Member Quotes
"Aspire to Inspire"
Nancy Joseph, DO, FACAAI
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel". - Dr. Maya Angelou
Anne Maitland, MD, PhD
"Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come; you have to get up and make them." — Madame C. J. Walker
Chanda Nicole Holsey
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