National Academy of Medicine
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Health for everyone, everywhere.
Independent, evidence-based advisor in biomedical science, health, medicine, & related policy.
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National Academy of Medicine
@nam.edu
· Nov 22
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We work to advance science, inform policy, and drive action to improve health, equity, and well-being for everyone. Our members are world-renowned experts in research, medicine, public health, & biomedical innovation.
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We work to advance science, inform policy, and drive action to improve health, equity, and well-being for everyone. Our members are world-renowned experts in research, medicine, public health, & biomedical innovation.
Visit us at nam.edu to learn more!
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How does social media distort our understanding of what the public thinks? Join us on November 13 for the 2025 #DavidLecture with Jay Van Bavel, PhD about how technology and psychology interact to create a funhouse mirror version of public opinion: https://ow.ly/uaPk50XiyHF
October 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
How does social media distort our understanding of what the public thinks? Join us on November 13 for the 2025 #DavidLecture with Jay Van Bavel, PhD about how technology and psychology interact to create a funhouse mirror version of public opinion: https://ow.ly/uaPk50XiyHF
The changing climate is one of the greatest threats to health. Hear national academies of medicine discuss supporting the #COP30 Belém Health Action Plan & advancing global climate and health priorities. Register for 11/11 webinar: bit.ly/3X3q7ce #ClimateActionforHealth
November 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The changing climate is one of the greatest threats to health. Hear national academies of medicine discuss supporting the #COP30 Belém Health Action Plan & advancing global climate and health priorities. Register for 11/11 webinar: bit.ly/3X3q7ce #ClimateActionforHealth
Leaders in well-being roles don’t have to go it alone. The NAM Change Maker Accelerator network provides coaching, tools, and community to strengthen well-being programs at any size, stage, or resource level. Apply by December 12, 2025: buff.ly/qb3Njgf #HealthWorkerWellBeing
November 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Leaders in well-being roles don’t have to go it alone. The NAM Change Maker Accelerator network provides coaching, tools, and community to strengthen well-being programs at any size, stage, or resource level. Apply by December 12, 2025: buff.ly/qb3Njgf #HealthWorkerWellBeing
Don't miss the NAM Climate and Health Learning Collaborative webinar for the Midwest US region, co-hosted with the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education! Gain access to educational resources and connect with peers in one week on 11/10. Register at buff.ly/gEATFXW #ClimateActionforHealth
Midwest Learning Collaborative - NAM
This NAM webinar explores climate and health in the Midwest with experts representing Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Don't miss the NAM Climate and Health Learning Collaborative webinar for the Midwest US region, co-hosted with the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education! Gain access to educational resources and connect with peers in one week on 11/10. Register at buff.ly/gEATFXW #ClimateActionforHealth
Hear insights from on-the-ground leaders breaking health care silos and strengthening #HealthWorkerWellBeing through communication and collaboration - register for the NAM webinar on November 12
From Silos to Synergy: Communicating and Collaborating for Well-Being - NAM
Join this NAM webinar to learn how communication and collaboration can help improve health worker well-being across health care settings.
nam.edu
October 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Hear insights from on-the-ground leaders breaking health care silos and strengthening #HealthWorkerWellBeing through communication and collaboration - register for the NAM webinar on November 12
New from #NAMPerspectives: Multi-Sector, Community-Driven Partnerships: An Intentional Strategy to Advance Health Equity. Read now:
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October 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
New from #NAMPerspectives: Multi-Sector, Community-Driven Partnerships: An Intentional Strategy to Advance Health Equity. Read now:
Congrats to all seven teams in this year’s DC Public Health Case Challenge!
Teams from across the area tackled this year’s theme: Strengthening Health Resilience for Chronic Disease in DC Through Technology and Data Solutions. nam.edu/news-and-ins...
#PublicHealth #TechForGood #dcphcc #PopHealthRT
Teams from across the area tackled this year’s theme: Strengthening Health Resilience for Chronic Disease in DC Through Technology and Data Solutions. nam.edu/news-and-ins...
#PublicHealth #TechForGood #dcphcc #PopHealthRT
Team From Uniformed Services University Wins Grand Prize in 2025 DC Public Health Case Challenge - NAM
The winners of the 12th annual DC Public Health Case Challenge were announced on Friday, October 17, 2025. This year’s challenge topic was “Strengthening
nam.edu
October 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Congrats to all seven teams in this year’s DC Public Health Case Challenge!
Teams from across the area tackled this year’s theme: Strengthening Health Resilience for Chronic Disease in DC Through Technology and Data Solutions. nam.edu/news-and-ins...
#PublicHealth #TechForGood #dcphcc #PopHealthRT
Teams from across the area tackled this year’s theme: Strengthening Health Resilience for Chronic Disease in DC Through Technology and Data Solutions. nam.edu/news-and-ins...
#PublicHealth #TechForGood #dcphcc #PopHealthRT
Congratulations and welcome to the 100 new members elected today to the National Academy of Medicine! #NAMmtg nam.edu/news-and-ins...
nam.edu
October 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Congratulations and welcome to the 100 new members elected today to the National Academy of Medicine! #NAMmtg nam.edu/news-and-ins...
The NAM Annual Meeting on Frontiers of AI & Health: Care, Discovery, and Education is starting shortly! Follow along with us using #NAMmtg!
October 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The NAM Annual Meeting on Frontiers of AI & Health: Care, Discovery, and Education is starting shortly! Follow along with us using #NAMmtg!
The NAM is hosting its annual award ceremony to honor the recipients of the Lienhard, Sarnat, Member, and Cecil Awards today. These awards are given to individuals who work to advance the fields of health and medicine.
October 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The NAM is hosting its annual award ceremony to honor the recipients of the Lienhard, Sarnat, Member, and Cecil Awards today. These awards are given to individuals who work to advance the fields of health and medicine.
Join us later today for the induction of the NAM member class of 2024! These outstanding individuals have made major contributions to the advancement of medical sciences, health care, & public health. We are so excited to welcome them to the NAM! #NAMmtg nam.edu/induction-ceremony/
2024 New Member Class Induction Ceremony - NAM
The NAM is excited to welcome the new member class of 2024 this weekend! If the player does not load, please refresh the page and try again.
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October 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Join us later today for the induction of the NAM member class of 2024! These outstanding individuals have made major contributions to the advancement of medical sciences, health care, & public health. We are so excited to welcome them to the NAM! #NAMmtg nam.edu/induction-ceremony/
Generative AI has the potential to transform health and medicine but realizing that promise requires thoughtful design, governance, and oversight.
October 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Generative AI has the potential to transform health and medicine but realizing that promise requires thoughtful design, governance, and oversight.
Join the NAM webinar on Wednesday, November 12 to learn how communication and collaboration can strengthen #HealthWorkerWellBeing across health care settings. Register to join at 2 PM ET: buff.ly/3ZxxxIg
October 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Join the NAM webinar on Wednesday, November 12 to learn how communication and collaboration can strengthen #HealthWorkerWellBeing across health care settings. Register to join at 2 PM ET: buff.ly/3ZxxxIg
Join the NAM Climate & Health Learning Collaborative webinar on 11/10! This event will connect health professionals, communities, and others with resources targeted at climate and health concerns in the Midwest US region: buff.ly/gEATFXW #ClimateActionforHealth
October 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Join the NAM Climate & Health Learning Collaborative webinar on 11/10! This event will connect health professionals, communities, and others with resources targeted at climate and health concerns in the Midwest US region: buff.ly/gEATFXW #ClimateActionforHealth
Change Maker Accelerators track their organization’s advancement of #HealthWorkerWellBeing & contribute to a community of practice. Your organization can join this growing group of leaders - applications are open now through 12/12: nam.edu/AcceleratorApp
Change Maker Accelerator Applications - NAM
Change Maker Accelerator Applications: see who should apply, key dates, and how the opportunity supports real-world implementation of health worker well-being.
nam.edu
October 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Change Maker Accelerators track their organization’s advancement of #HealthWorkerWellBeing & contribute to a community of practice. Your organization can join this growing group of leaders - applications are open now through 12/12: nam.edu/AcceleratorApp
What is next for AI in health care?
The NAM Annual Meeting on 10/20 will focus on critical areas like training, research, and trust in medicine that are affected by AI. Register to attend virtually or in person: nam.edu/AnnualMeeting2025 #NAMmtg
The NAM Annual Meeting on 10/20 will focus on critical areas like training, research, and trust in medicine that are affected by AI. Register to attend virtually or in person: nam.edu/AnnualMeeting2025 #NAMmtg
Annual Meeting - NAM
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October 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
What is next for AI in health care?
The NAM Annual Meeting on 10/20 will focus on critical areas like training, research, and trust in medicine that are affected by AI. Register to attend virtually or in person: nam.edu/AnnualMeeting2025 #NAMmtg
The NAM Annual Meeting on 10/20 will focus on critical areas like training, research, and trust in medicine that are affected by AI. Register to attend virtually or in person: nam.edu/AnnualMeeting2025 #NAMmtg
NAM discussion proceedings published in June 2025 summarize an international workshop held in Rio de Janeiro in October 2024.
October 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
NAM discussion proceedings published in June 2025 summarize an international workshop held in Rio de Janeiro in October 2024.
Health professionals can be trusted voices in shaping sustainable health care. The NAM’s Key Actions shortlist highlights practical steps for individuals to cut waste, lower emissions & improve care. Download: buff.ly/Ky0Oogj #ClimateActionforHealth
October 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Health professionals can be trusted voices in shaping sustainable health care. The NAM’s Key Actions shortlist highlights practical steps for individuals to cut waste, lower emissions & improve care. Download: buff.ly/Ky0Oogj #ClimateActionforHealth
The 2025 Global Innovator Summit will convene bold voices shaping #HealthyLongevity. Hear from Catalyst Awardees who are supporting health across the life course & addressing social isolation through innovation.
Join us virtually on September 29 & 30: nam.edu/event/2025-h...
Join us virtually on September 29 & 30: nam.edu/event/2025-h...
September 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The 2025 Global Innovator Summit will convene bold voices shaping #HealthyLongevity. Hear from Catalyst Awardees who are supporting health across the life course & addressing social isolation through innovation.
Join us virtually on September 29 & 30: nam.edu/event/2025-h...
Join us virtually on September 29 & 30: nam.edu/event/2025-h...
"If you are suffering a high fever during pregnancy, don't tough it out. That's not the right answer." We interviewed neuroscientist and NAM member Margaret McCarthy about the FDA's notice on acetaminophen use in pregnancy.
Autism and Tylenol: Exploring the Evidence on Acetaminophen in Pregnancy - NAM
Margaret McCarthy discusses the genetics of autism, how to interpret associations with Tylenol (acetaminophen) use in health studies, and why medical guidance matters.
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September 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"If you are suffering a high fever during pregnancy, don't tough it out. That's not the right answer." We interviewed neuroscientist and NAM member Margaret McCarthy about the FDA's notice on acetaminophen use in pregnancy.
Chris Hanley, Director of the Grand Challenge on Climate & Health at NAM, and Tom Solomon, International VP of the UK Academy of Medical Sciences, reflect on partnership, shared leadership, and shaping a more sustainable future for health research.
nam.edu
September 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Chris Hanley, Director of the Grand Challenge on Climate & Health at NAM, and Tom Solomon, International VP of the UK Academy of Medical Sciences, reflect on partnership, shared leadership, and shaping a more sustainable future for health research.
A new NAM Discussion Proceedings from the Climate and Health Research Innovation Workshop in the Caribbean examines research priorities and opportunities for collaboration on climate-related health risks.
Climate and Health Research Innovation Workshop in the Caribbean - NAM
Read the proceedings of the Climate and Health Research Innovation Workshop in the Caribbean — a regional call to strengthen the evidence base, build a climate-health workforce, and enable long-term…
nam.edu
September 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A new NAM Discussion Proceedings from the Climate and Health Research Innovation Workshop in the Caribbean examines research priorities and opportunities for collaboration on climate-related health risks.
Each health decision matters. From medication choices to waste reduction, NAM’s Key Actions for Health Professionals resource shares clear, immediate ways for clinicians to consider environmental impact in care decisions: buff.ly/Ky0Oogj #ClimateActionforHealth
Key Actions for Health Professionals to Advance Sustainable Health Care - NAM
This shortlist is designed for health professionals in clinics or similar settings who are interested in practical, individual actions to advance sustainable
nam.edu
September 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Each health decision matters. From medication choices to waste reduction, NAM’s Key Actions for Health Professionals resource shares clear, immediate ways for clinicians to consider environmental impact in care decisions: buff.ly/Ky0Oogj #ClimateActionforHealth
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing how we treat diabetes and obesity. But cost, access, and safety remain pressing questions.
Join NAM’s Health in the Headlines webinar on October 8 at 3 PM ET to hear experts explore what’s next for GLP-1 drugs.
Join NAM’s Health in the Headlines webinar on October 8 at 3 PM ET to hear experts explore what’s next for GLP-1 drugs.
Regulating a "Miracle Drug": GLP-1 Costs, Access, & Safety - NAM
What should patients, physicians, insurers, policy makers, and researchers know about GLP-1 cost, access, and safety? This timely conversation and expert Q&A will be valuable to anyone with a…
nam.edu
September 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing how we treat diabetes and obesity. But cost, access, and safety remain pressing questions.
Join NAM’s Health in the Headlines webinar on October 8 at 3 PM ET to hear experts explore what’s next for GLP-1 drugs.
Join NAM’s Health in the Headlines webinar on October 8 at 3 PM ET to hear experts explore what’s next for GLP-1 drugs.
The NAM is pleased to award the 2025 David and Beatrix Hamburg Award to Carl F. Nathan for his seminal discoveries that improve understanding of innate immunity:
National Academy of Medicine to Present Hamburg Award to Carl F. Nathan for Seminal Discoveries That Improve Understanding of Innate Immunity - NAM
WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced that Carl F. Nathan is the recipient of the 2025 David and Beatrix Hamburg Award for
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September 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The NAM is pleased to award the 2025 David and Beatrix Hamburg Award to Carl F. Nathan for his seminal discoveries that improve understanding of innate immunity: