National Academy of Medicine
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), was established in 1970 as the Institute of Medicine (IOM). It is one of the three academies that make up the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies) in the United States.
There are more than 2,400 members of the NAM who have been elected, in recognition of their professional accomplishments and commitment to volunteer service. Each year, no more than 90 regular members and 10 international members are elected to the NAM. Membership represents the pinnacle of professional achievement and service commitment for those at the top of their fields.
Membership in the National Academy of Medicine
Nominations to the begin with two NAM members familiar with the candidate's work making a confidential nomination. In proposing a nomination, the NAM member certifies that the candidate meets the NAM's primary criterion of excellence and outstanding professional achievement in a field relevant to its mission.
°ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ members of the National Academy of Medicine
| Name | Elected | Department |
|---|---|---|
| E. Dale Abel | 2015 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Denise Aberle | 2019 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Ronald Andersen | 1984 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Fielding School of Public Health |
| John C. Beck | 1980 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Robert H. Brook | 1982 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Ronald Brookmeyer | 2007 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Fielding School of Public Health |
| Dr. Arleen Brown | 2022 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| S. Thomas Carmichael | 2025 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Thomas J. Coates | 2000 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Anne L. Coleman | 2016 | Jules Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Alan H. DeCherney | 2004 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Sherin U. Devaskar | 2012 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Jared Diamond | 2005 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ College of Letters and Science, Geography |
| Andrew D. Dixon | 1979 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ School of Dentistry |
| James Economou | 2014 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| David S. Eisenberg | 2002 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| José J. Escarce | 2008 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Jonathan E. Fielding | 1995 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Fielding School of Public Health |
| Daniel X. Freedman | 1974 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Julio Frenk | 1993 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Office of the Chancellor |
| Patricia Ganz | 2007 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Lillian Gelberg | 2003 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Daniel Geschwind | 2011 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Helena Hansen | 2021 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Gail G. Harrison | 2003 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Fielding School of Public Health |
| Jody Heymann | 2013 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Fielding School of Public Health |
| Louis J. Ignarro | 2002 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Richard Jackson | 2011 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Fielding School of Public Health |
| Robert M. Kaplan | 2005 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Fielding School of Public Health |
| Beth Karlan | 2015 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Francine R. Kaufman | 2005 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Emmett B. Keeler | 2006 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Fielding School of Public Health |
| Charles R. Kleeman | 1982 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Roger J. Lewis | 2009 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Linda Liau | 2018 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Catherine Lord | 2014 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Carol Mangione | 2019 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Kelsey Martin | 2016 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| John C. Mazziotta | 2006 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Sherman M. Mellinkoff | 1974 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| M. Jeanne Miranda | 2005 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Gerardo Moreno | 2023 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Beverlee Myers | 1985 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Fielding School of Public Health |
| Jack Needleman | 2012 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Fielding School of Public Health |
| Elizabeth Neufeld | 1991 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Paul W. Noble | 2025 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Keith C. Norris | 2021 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Michael E. Phelps | 1986 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Roy M. Pitkin | 1990 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Ninez A. Ponce | 2025 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Fielding School of Public Health |
| Antoni Ribas | 2020 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Thomas H. Rice | 2006 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Fielding School of Public Health |
| David L. Rimoin | 1992 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Milton I. Roemer | 1974 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Fielding School of Public Health |
| Linda Rosenstock | 1995 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Fielding School of Public Health |
| Max H. Schoen | 1974 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ School of Dentistry |
| Reidar F. Sognnaes | 1979 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ School of Dentistry |
| Shelley E. Taylor | 2003 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ College of Letters and Science, Psychology |
| Peter Tontonoz | 2021 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Cun-Yu Wang | 2011 | °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ School of Dentistry |
| Donna Washington | 2024 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Kenneth B. Wells | 1997 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
| Owen Witte | 2003 | David Geffen School of Medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ |
This listing includes °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ faculty active in teaching, research or administration, including emeriti and adjunct faculty. We make every effort to keep these listings current and accurate. Last updated August 2021.