With a master’s degree in public health from UCLA and a medical degree from Howard University, Dr. Ludlow Creary spent many years as a physician and department chief at the LAC-King/Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Ludlow Creary belongs to many professional organizations, including the National Medical Association (NMA).
Founded in 1896, the NMA is the United States’ oldest and largest medical organization devoted to advancing the medical careers and practices of African American physicians. With more than 50,000 members, the NMA is uniquely positioned to advocate for both African American medical professionals and their patients.
To better serve its members, the NMA conducts a range of educational, advocacy, and networking initiatives each year. One of the organization's marquee events is the annual NMA Convention.
The 2018 NMA Convention and Scientific Assembly, which will be the group's 116th, takes place August 11-15 in Orlando, Florida. The conference will feature five days of CME-qualifying seminars and sessions led by some of the top medical researchers and practitioners in the country.
Medical practitioners in the early stages of their career, especially residents, fellows, and postdoctoral researchers, may be eligible for limited travel grants to the convention. For more information, visit convention.nmanet.org.
