Upcoming Events
NABPT 2026 Conference: Transcend Together
The National Association of Black Physical Therapists hosts its 2026 conference, Transcend Together, as a single-day gathering in Atlanta on June 20.
NABPT is the home org for Black PTs and PT assistants nationally, a community that already shows up at BHC tables. If you're in PT, this is one of the few in-person convening moments of the year
NOA 2026 National Convention - National Optometric Association
The National Optometric Association brings its 2026 National Convention to St. Louis from July 8 to 12. Four days, 14 hours of CE, the annual sponsored community service day, and the optometry family connection that defines NOA. Open to ODs, students, and industry partners across all 57 years of NOA's mission to advance vision health in under-supported communities.
NDA 113th National Convention
NDA 113th National Convention
The National Dental Association marks its 113th convention in Richmond, Virginia from July 16 to 19. NDA is the largest organization of dentists, dental students, dental hygienists, and dental assistants of African descent in the world. Richmond is significant: NDA's lineage traces back to Dr. D.A. Ferguson's Tri-State Dental Association founded in this same city in 1913.
BHC will be on the ground with a Richmond mixer on July 17.
NMA 2026 Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly
NMA 2026 Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly
National Medical Association
The National Medical Association returns to San Juan, Puerto Rico July 25 to 29 for its 2026 Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly.
Founded in 1895, NMA is the oldest and largest organization of Black physicians in the country. This year's theme is The New Reconstruction: Mobilizing Healthcare. Expect 2,500-plus healthcare professionals across 26 specialties.