 Dr. Harlan M. Krumholz, Director of the Yale RWJ Clinical Scholars Program has been elected to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences. He is the Harold H. Hines Jr. Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and professor of epidemiology and public health and investigative medicine. Dr. Krumholz is noted for research aimed at determining optimal clinical strategies and identifying opportunities for improvement in the prevention, treatment and outcome of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Krumholz’s research has improved the ability of the health care system to provide high-quality, high-value care, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations. His research group has pioneered innovative approaches to identifying key success strategies for top-performing health care organizations and translating the knowledge into practice.
Members are elected to the IOM in recognition of their major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care and public health. Election is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of medicine and health.
The IOM is unique for its role as both an honorific membership organization and an advisory organization. Established in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences, the IOM has become recognized as a national resource for independent, scientifically informed analysis and recommendations on human health issues. Members make a commitment to devote a significant amount of volunteer time as members of IOM committees, which engage in a broad range of studies on health policy issues.
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