Award Description
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), established in 1970 under the name Institute of Medicine (IOM), is an independent organization of eminent professionals from diverse fields including health and medicine; the natural, social, and behavioral sciences; and beyond. Through its domestic and global initiatives, the NAM works to address critical issues in health, medicine, and related policy and inspire positive action across sectors.
Award Category
Members and Fellows
Award Application/Nomination Information
Nominations are restricted to members
Award Application/Nomination Deadline
Nomination cycle is November - February
Award Additional Information
Award Recipients
1991: Anthony Gorry, Management and Computer Science
2001: Baruch Brody, Philosophy
2012: Lydia Kavraki, Computer Science; Antonios Mikos, Bioengineering
2020: Vivian Ho, Economics