The Fellows of the New York Academy of Medicine embody the highest levels of achievement and leadership in the fields of medicine and health as well as science, social work, nursing, education, law and research.
Fellows are an elite group of physicians, academicians and other health professionals of the utmost distinction who, taken together comprise a body of knowledge, expertise and commitment that is the foundation of NYAM's strength. They are leaders in thought, action and vision who have dedicated their lives and careers to working to improve the health of the public.
NYAM Board Member Elected Chairman of the Sabin Vaccine Institute. More...
In recognition of his leadership, commitment and dedication, Mr. Hyman has received numerous awards, including an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (honoris causa) from New York Medical College; 2002 Healthcare Leadership Award from the United Hospital Fund; 2001 Trustee of the Year Award from Modern Healthcare Magazine; 2002 Leadership in Business Award from the New York Business Group on Health; and the 2000 Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
NYAM Fellow Neil Calman, MD, President and CEO of the Institute for Family Heath was one of three physicians in the country to receive the Physician Advocacy Merit Award from the Institute on Medicine as a Profession (IMAP) and its partner, the Center on Medicine as a Profession (CMAP) at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. More...
Jeffrey Borenstein, MD, Chair of the Section on Psychiatry of NYAM is hosting season two of the award-winning mental health television series HEALTHY MINDS, Sundays at 9:30 AM beginning November 2, 2008 on WLIW21 New York Public Television. More...
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Board Chairman Tom Morris
Upon becoming Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The New York Academy of Medicine in January 2006, Thomas Q. Morris, MD, jumped full tilt into one of the most important endeavors that the Academy has pursued since 1990: the hunt for a new President.
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Board of Trustees Chairman & Fellow Jack Barchas
"It's been one of the great adventures of my life." So said Jack D. Barchas, MD, of his four years as Chairman of the Academy Board of Trustees, which drew to a close in December. Barchas was a trustee for eight years, the maximum permitted time.
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NYAM Trustee & Fellow Ruby Hearn
When Dr. Ruby Hearn was elected in 2004 as one of NYAM's six new Trustees, she had recently wrapped up a distinguished 25-year career at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the largest U.S. philanthropy dedicated to improving human health and healthcare.
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NYAM Fellow William H. Helfand
The connection between pharmaceutical history and art may be nebulous to those who don't much contemplate such things. But browse through the hundreds of medical and pharmaceutical prints and advertisements that NYAM Fellow William H. Helfand donated to the Rare Book Room and the link comes into sharp focus.
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