WASHINGTON, DC — The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced that professionals selected for its flagship leadership development program will henceforth be known as Victor J. Dzau Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Scholars. The NAM’s governing Council approved the designation in recognition of the extraordinary contributions of Victor J. Dzau, MD, the NAM’s first elected president.
After assuming leadership of what was then called the Institute of Medicine in 2014, Dzau guided the NAM through a period of significant growth and impact, advancing its role as a trusted source of evidence-based guidance and a convener of leaders across health, medicine, science, and policy.
In 2016, he established the Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine (ELHM) program to enhance leadership skills and opportunities for exemplary early- and midcareer professionals and engage them in the work of the NAM and the National Academies.
“Dr. Dzau has long believed that investing in future leaders is essential to advancing health and well-being for all,” said Linda S. McCauley, PhD, RN, FAAN, Vice Chair of the NAM Council. “Thanks to his tireless fundraising efforts and generous contributions from NAM members, the Emerging Leaders program now has more than $5 million in enduring support.”
Visit the ELHM program webpage for more information and to see current Dzau Scholars and alumni.
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Victor J. Dzau with the inaugural cohort of EHLM Scholars.
