Education
Create educational programs and opportunities for scholarly exchange within and beyond the Section.
Recruit and retain more African American and other ethnic minority surgeons in leadership positions in American surgery.
Our mission
Excellence in surgery.
Service across generations.
The mission of the Surgical Section of the National Medical Association is to stimulate, support, and sustain interest and excellence in all facets of the clinical practice of surgery among its members.
How we carry it forward
Four pillars.
One shared commitment.
Our mission connects surgical practice with education, mentorship, community service, and support for our members.
Mentoring
Mentor high school, college, and medical students early and actively, encouraging their interest in surgery and supporting their path into the profession.
Outreach
Work toward eliminating health disparities in the communities where we live and practice.
Consulting
Provide consultative services that improve patient outcomes and strengthen the financial health of members’ practices.
Help protect members from unwarranted interference with their ability to practice surgery.