President of the National Academy of Medicine (National Academy of Medicine), Dr. Victor Dzau is a renowned physician-scientist who has improved health care around the world. Read more about today's MD Diploma Ceremony keynote speaker ➡️ brnw.ch/21wJECc #EmoryMedicine2024 #Emory2024

Margaret Chung, a well-known surgeon and philanthropist, established one of the first western medical schools in San Francisco’s Chinatown in 1920. She was the first known Chinese-American female physician. #AANHPIHeritageMonth

In 1968, Har Gobind Khorana, an Indian American biochemist, shared the 1968 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work in genetics and protein synthesis. #AANHPIHeritageMonth

Looking for leadership development opportunities at the NAM and National Academies? Then check out NAM Fellowships ( #anesthesiology , #familymedicine , #nursing , #osteopathicmedicine , #pharmacy , and state health policy for WI residents): buff.ly/3ICZ2W3

Jōkichi Takamine was the first person to isolate and purify adrenaline, which was the first time this had been accomplished with a glandular hormone. His work was critical in the later development of epinephrine. #AANHPIHeritageMonth

Join us for a virtual workshop to examine case studies of emerging technologies and how to apply insights and lessons to the health and medical sector.

Attend virtually on May 14th: buff.ly/3U4Q8Y2

Do you know an innovator in biomedical research or clinical medicine? The NAM wants to recognize their work! Nominate them for the David and Beatrix Hamburg Award: bit.ly/47Fcpzj

Tsai-Fan Yu was a Chinese American physician and researcher who first discovered the cause of gout. She developed early treatments for gout which are still used today, and was the first woman appointed as a full professor at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai #AANHPIHeritageMonth

This week is National Nursing Week! Creating a sustainable health system starts with a safe & fulfilled health workforce, including our nation's nurses. We recognize the importance of protecting nurses’ well-being this week and throughout the year. #NationalNursingWeek2024

A new #NAMPerspectives identifies a series of 10 Code Principles & 6 Commitments to embed best practices in health, health care, & biomedical science to maximize AI's benefits & minimize potential harm: buff.ly/4cO7HTp

Anastacia Giron-Tupas, also known as the “Dean of Philippine Nursing,” received a certificate in public health from Penn and contributed to one of the first standard postgraduate curriculums in nursing. She also founded Philippine Nurses Association #AANHPIHeritageMonth

In this article, Brenda Baker (class of 2021–22) reflects on her experience in the RWJF #HealthPolicyFellows program & how the fellowship can help nurses have a “bigger footprint” in #healthpolicy : buff.ly/3WdT4D6

#nurseleaders #healthcareleaders

'The health of the land is the health of the people is the health of the nation.' Noa Emmett Aluli was a champion for the health of Native Hawaiians and the protection of Hawaiian land. #AANHPIHeritageMonth

See what representatives of community organizations, health professional educators, clinicians, learners & patient advocacy organizations said in support of decarbonizing the health sector, in new Climate Collaborative resource: buff.ly/44g6VLr #ClimateActionforHealth

AI holds immense promise for revolutionizing health care but requires careful stewardship to prevent harm. A new #NAMPerspectives outlines a framework for diverse stakeholders to accurately, safely, reliably, & ethically advance health with AI: buff.ly/4cO7HTp

In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, we will be featuring pioneers who have contributed to improving the health of others & advancing the fields of health and medicine. Follow along with us or view the whole campaign at nam.edu/asian-american…! #AANHPIHeritageMonth

Call for Nominations open until 6/3 for six NAM Fellowships (anesthesiology, family medicine, nursing, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, and state health policy for WI residents)! Learn more about these 2-yr, part-time leadership development opportunities: buff.ly/3ICZ2W3

An upcoming National Academy of Medicine workshop will discuss the ethical and societal implications of advances in the health and medical sector. Register to attend on May 14: buff.ly/3U4Q8Y2

Join National Academies this Friday for a conversation on #maternalhealth disparities. Speakers will shed light on how social determinants of health impact maternal health outcomes. This event is part of a new 5-part series. buff.ly/3Qt5IKP
#HealthEquity #ReproductiveHealth

Decarbonizing matters for the planet’s well-being—and human health. Learn how the health care sector can lead on climate action to benefit patients and communities, financial stability, and the environment in this new NAM resource: buff.ly/49wvGUi #ClimateActionforHealth