Dr. Willie Underwood III Becomes AMA's 181st President, Third Black Physician to Lead Organization

Dr. Willie Underwood III was elected as the 181st president of the American Medical Association (AMA) on June 9, 2026, marking a historic milestone as the third Black physician to hold the role. His appointment strengthens leadership diversity in the nation's largest medical association, influencing

• healthcare
• black-leaders
• diversity
• medical-association
• leadership