Washington – Wayne AI Frederick, MD, MBA, Charles R. Drew, Professor of Surgery and President of Howard University, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today. He joins his 90 new regular members and his 10 new international members announced at today’s annual meeting.
According to today’s announcement from NAM, Dr. Frederick was selected because he is “a dynamic and talented leader in higher education, a healthcare administrator and a world-renowned surgeon.” As President of Howard University, he has worked to develop a diverse healthcare workforce while advising U.S. and international authorities in navigating his COVID-19 pandemic. ”
Considered one of the highest honors in health and medicine, selection to NAM recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding professional achievement and dedication to service.
Dr. Frederick said: “Individuals at this Academy have shaped medicine for decades. They are the most compassionate and dedicated professionals. It is my sincere intention and desire to do so.”
New members are elected by current members through a process of recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of medicine, healthcare, and public health. The diversity of talent in NAM’s members is guaranteed by its constitution, which stipulates that at least one-fourth of her members be drawn from fields other than the medical profession. Humanities.
“This extraordinary class of new members comprises outstanding academics and leaders who are at the forefront of addressing serious public health challenges, combating social inequalities and making breakthrough discoveries. It has been. Victor J. Zau, NAM President. “Their expertise is essential to informing the future of health and medicine for the benefit of all of us.
About Howard University
Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private research university made up of 14 schools and colleges. Students pursue more than 140 programs of study leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The university is guided by a focus on excellence in truth and service and has 1 Schwartzman Scholars, 3 Marshall Scholars, 4 Rhodes Scholars, 12 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows, 165 It has produced more than one Fulbright laureate. Howard also produces more African-American PhDs on campus. more recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information about Howard University, please visit www.howard.edu.
About the National Academy of Medicine
Established in 1970 as the Institute of Medicine by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Medicine addresses critical issues in health, science, medicine, and related policy and inspires positive action across the sector. NAM works with the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering to provide independent and objective analysis and advice to the nation, solve complex problems, and other activities to inform public policy decisions. are doing The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine also encourage teaching and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and advance public understanding of STEMM. Her NAM members who are elected commit to participate as volunteers in the activities of the National Academy.
media contactBy: Misha Cornelius, misha.cornelius@howard.edu
