http://www.feedburner.comInstitute of Medicine RSS feed for new ActivitiesThe Greenwall Fellowship in Bioethics enables young investigators to participate actively in the work of the IOM and to further their careers as future leaders addressing bioethics issues in clinical care, biomedical research, and public policy.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Education/GreenwallFellowship.aspx6/26/2015The National Academy of Medicine sponsors occasional meetings (~2 per year) in a variety of locations around the country or abroad where we have a cluster of NAM members.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/PublicHealth/RegMemMtgs.aspx6/25/2015An ad hoc committee will plan and conduct a three-day public workshop that will identify and explore the core capabilities and capacities required across key sectors to build effective, resilient, and sustainable systems that support improved health outcomes in countries across the globe.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/PublicHealth/WS3-globalhealthriskframework.aspx6/25/2015The National Academy of Medicine holds its Annual Meeting in Washington, DC in the month of October. The scientific program is comprised of presentations and discussions that explore a chosen topic from its basic science, clinical, ethical and policy perspectives. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/PublicHealth/AnnualMeeting.aspx6/25/2015The Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health brings together leaders from academia, industry, government, foundations and associations who have a mutual interest in addressing the issues surrounding the translation of genomic-based research. The mission of the Roundtable is to advance the field of genomics and improve the translation of research findings to health care, education, and policy. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Research/GenomicBasedResearch.aspx6/25/2015Nearly 15 million people are affected by food allergies in the United States alone, and current global trends show that this number of individuals is increasing, particularly in developed countries. A new Institute of Medicine (IOM) committee will be formed to examine critical issues related to food allergy (FA), including the prevalence and severity of FA and its impact on affected individuals, families, and communities; and current understanding of FA as a disease, and in diagnostics, treatments, prevention, and public policy.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Nutrition/FoodAllergies.aspx6/25/2015The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has established the IOM Anniversary Fellows program, which allows early career health science scholars to participate in evidence-based healthcare or public health studies that affect the health of the American people. This direct involvement in the work of the IOM prepares young investigators to contribute to the future direction of health care throughout their careers while also accelerating their career development. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/PublicHealth/AnnivFellowships.aspx6/24/2015The newly-established American Board of Emergency Medicine Fellowship enables talented, early career health policy or health science scholars to participate actively in the work of the IOM and to further their careers as future leaders in the field of emergency medicine.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Education/EmergencyMedicine.aspx6/23/2015The number of adults 65 years and older and individuals living with disabilities is expected to increase significantly over the next decades. As a result, the need to examine the issues and challenges associated with aging and disability continue to grow in importance for both individuals and society as a whole. The IOM/DBASSE Forum on Aging, Disability, and Independence provides a neutral venue for broad ranging discussions for coordination and integration of aging and disability stakeholders, particularly among public and private entities. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Aging/AgingDisabilityForum.aspx6/23/2015Preventable violence is a major public health problem worldwide. The IOM's Forum on Global Violence Prevention works to reduce violence worldwide through the promotion of multidisciplinary research emphasizing the value of prevention.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Global/ViolenceForum.aspx6/22/2015An ad hoc expert committee will undertake a 2-phase comprehensive examination of the United States Department of Agriculture's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food packages, i.e. the foods provided to supplement the diet of participants, tailored to their age and health status.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Nutrition/ReviewWICFoodPackages.aspx6/22/2015The Roundtable on Obesity Solutions was established by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to engage leadership from multiple sectors needed to solve the obesity crisis. Through meetings, public workshops, background papers, and innovation collaboratives, the Roundtable fosters an ongoing dialogue about critical and emerging policy and research issues to accelerate and sustain progress in obesity prevention and care. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Nutrition/ObesitySolutions.aspx6/22/2015The James C. Puffer, M.D./American Board of Family Medicine Fellowship will provide an exceptional opportunity for early career scholars to experience the work of the IOM. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Education/PufferABFMFellowship.aspx6/15/2015The IOM has established the Institute of Medicine Anniversary Fellows Program, which provides early career health science scholars with the opportunity to experience and participate in evidence-based healthcare or public health studies that affect the nation’s health. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Education/OmennFellowship.aspx6/15/2015The Norman F. Gant/American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellowship is named in honor of Norman F. Gant, M.D., a member of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the executive director of ABOG. The fellowship is designed to provide an exceptional learning and career development opportunity to obstetricians and gynecologists early in their careers.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Education/ABOGFellowship.aspx6/15/2015The mission of the Roundtable is to move forward the field of health literacy by translating research findings to practical strategies that can be implemented.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/PublicHealth/HealthLiteracy.aspx6/12/2015Under the auspices of the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council, an ad hoc committee will be established to address the continuum of young English language learners (ELL) and Dual language learners (DLL) from birth through the end of high school.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Children/DualLanguageLearners.aspx6/11/2015The IOM's Roundtable on the Promotion of Health Equity and the Elimination of Health Disparities is committed to raising awareness of racial and ethnic health disparities.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/SelectPops/HealthDisparities.aspx6/10/2015The Food Forum convenes scientists, administrators, and policymakers from academia, government, industry, and public sectors on an ongoing basis to discuss problems and issues related to food, food safety, and regulation and to identify possible approaches for addressing those problems and issues. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Nutrition/FoodForum.aspx6/10/2015The Board on Children, Youth, and Families of the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council (NRC), in conjunction with the NRC’s Committee on Law and Justice, will convene a committee of experts to conduct a consensus study that will produce a comprehensive report on the state of the science on: 1) the biological and psychosocial consequences of peer victimization and 2) the risk and protective factors that either increase or decrease peer victimization behavior and consequences. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Children/CommitteeonBiologicalPsychosocialEffectsofPeerVictimization.aspx6/10/2015An ad hoc committee under the auspices of the Institute of Medicine will examine methodological approaches to data collection, analytic procedures, and interpretation of data at the national, state, and local levels on issues related to obesity status in U.S. populations and measures of trends in obesity. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Nutrition/AssessingPrevalenceTrendsinObesity.aspx6/10/2015The IOM Roundtable on Value & Science-Driven Health Care convenes leadership from key healthcare sectors to catalyze the collaborative work needed to drive improvements in the effectiveness and efficiency of medical care, by transforming how evidence is developed and used in health care.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Quality/VSRT.aspx6/1/2015The IOM’s forum on Public-Private Partnerships for Global Health and Safety launched in the fall of 2013 and is reflective of the growing role of the private sector in contributing to diverse global health initiatives. This forum seeks to foster a collaborative community of multisectoral health and safety leaders from multinational companies, as well as members from governments, foundations, humanitarian and professional organizations, academia, and civil society to leverage the strengths of varying sectors and multiple disciplines to yield benefits for global health and safety. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Global/PublicPrivatePartnershipsForum.aspx6/1/2015The Institute of Medicine will establish a standing committee of experts to help inform decision making by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Division of Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). The standing committee will include experts in state and local public health, medical countermeasure production, warehouse and product distribution, logistics management, emergency medical services, emergency medicine, risk communications, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory issues. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/PublicHealth/Stockpile.aspx5/28/2015The IOM's Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders focuses on building partnerships to further understand the brain and nervous system, disorders in their structure and function, as well as effective clinical prevention and treatment strategies.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Research/NeuroForum.aspx5/27/2015An ad hoc committee under the auspices of the Institute of Medicine will review the state of the science in ovarian cancer and formulate recommendations for action to advance the field. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Women/OvarianCancerResearch.aspx5/27/2015As the war in Afghanistan ends and as individuals leave the military, there is concern that experience and knowledge pertaining to advances gained from the wars may be lost within the military itself. Intentional steps to codify and garner the lessons within the military’s learning health system and promote their translation to the civilian sector are needed to ensure a ready military medical force for future combat operations. More systematic efforts to translate military advances in trauma care to the civilian community has the additional purpose of improving the response to multiple casualty events in the civilian setting such as mass shootings, stabbings and improvised explosive devices. In this context, the Institute of Medicine has convened an ad committee to ensure lessons learned from the military’s knowledge-generating research investment are sustained and built upon for future combat operations, and translated into the U.S. civilian health system.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/HealthServices/LearningTraumaSystems.aspx5/21/2015The Institute of Medicine’s Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events serves to foster dialogue among stakeholders and provide ongoing opportunities to discuss and confront issues of mutual interest and concern. More specifically, the Forum: provides a catalyst for voluntary public/private collaboration on topics where there is synergy among potential partners; helps define the scope of the field and thus sets the stage for future policy action; brings ongoing attention and visibility to important preparedness issues; explores new approaches for resolving problem areas; and elevates the general understanding and visibility of medical and public health preparedness in the broader research, public policy, and other appropriate communities. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/PublicHealth/MedPrep.aspx5/20/2015The Institute of Medicine (IOM) and National Research Council (NRC) Forum on Investing in Young Children Globally (iYCG) is a collaboration between the IOM Board on Global Health and the IOM/NRC Board on Children, Youth, and Families.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Children/InvestingYoungChildrenGlobally.aspx5/19/2015The Standing Committee on Health Threats Resilience discusses and focuses on issues related to short- and long-term strategic planning on community-based integrated response and recovery systems.http://www.iom.edu/Activities/PublicHealth/MedicalReadiness.aspx5/15/2015