Institute of Medicine is renamed

At its annual meeting, the membership of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) voted to change the name of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to National Academy of Medicine (NAM) effective July 1. The name change is part of an internal NAS reorganization “to more effectively integrate the work of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine,” according to a release.

IOM programs and activities such as research and reports will continue uninterrupted.

“This change recognizes the important achievements of medical and health researchers, clinicians and policymakers in improving health and medicine both nationally and globally,” said IOM President Victor J. Dzau, MD, who will become the first president of NAM.

Sandra Hoban

Sandra Hoban was on I Advance Senior Care / Long-Term Living’s editorial staff for 17 years. She is one of the country’s longest-serving senior care journalists. Before joining Long-Term Living, she was a member of the promotions department at Advanstar Communications. In addition to her editorial experience, Sandi has served past roles in print and broadcast advertising as a traffic and talent coordinator.