by Jenna Ogilvie | Jun 12, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
This paper originally appeared in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities (2017) 4:317-321. Reprinted by permission. The current state of diversity within the United States medical workforce does not reflect representative numbers of the...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Jun 5, 2017 | News
Browse all health-related publications released by the National Academies in April 2017 below. To receive updates from the NAM, please subscribe to our mailing list. Reports document the evidence-based consensus of an authoring committee of experts. Proceedings...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Jun 2, 2017 | News
The U.S. National Academy of Medicine (NAM) announced today that it will establish the National Academy of Medicine International Health Policy Fellowship Program with the goal of fostering a pipeline of health policy scholars who will put forth informed solutions to...
by Jenna Ogilvie | May 31, 2017 | News
The National Academy of Medicine launched a new online interview series today, entitled Community Health Heroes. Inspired by the 2017 National Academies report Communities in Action, this series will highlight individuals or groups who are pursuing health and health...
by Jenna Ogilvie | May 30, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
The impacts of unmet health-related social needs, such as homelessness, inconsistent access to food, and exposure to violence on health and health care utilization, are well-established. Growing evidence indicates that addressing these and other needs can help reverse...
by Jenna Ogilvie | May 26, 2017 | News
This past week, National Academy of Medicine (NAM) member Keith R. Yamamoto received the Luminary Award from the Precision Medicine World Conference. He receives this prestigious award for his “Conception, Implementation and Advocacy for Precision...
by Jenna Ogilvie | May 26, 2017 | Commentary, Perspectives
The importance of good nutrition practices on health and well-being has been recognized for thousands of years. One familiar quote attributed to Hippocrates, “Let thy food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” illustrates our long-time appreciation of the...
by Jenna Ogilvie | May 1, 2017 | News
Browse all health-related publications released by the National Academies in April 2017 below. To receive updates from the NAM, please subscribe to our mailing list. Reports document the evidence-based consensus of an authoring committee of experts. Proceedings...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Apr 26, 2017 | News
Dr. James Allison, who made pivotal insights to treat cancer by training our immune system instead of attacking the tumor directly, has been named to the 2017 TIME 100. Dr. Allison’s work has led to a transformation in cancer research and has significantly...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Apr 26, 2017 | News
On April 20, 2017, National Academy of Medicine (NAM) President Victor J. Dzau a distinguished USF degree for his extraordinary leadership in academic medicine, translational research, health care innovation, national health policy and global health. Born in Shanghai...
