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NAM Perspectives

The National Academy of Medicine’s digital journal provides a venue for leading health, medical, science, and policy experts to reflect on issues and opportunities important to the advancement of our mission.

Aug 11, 2025Commentary

Graduate Medical Education in Indian Country: Addressing Workforce Shortages and Improving Health Outcomes

Education, Training, and LeadershipHealth Worker Well-BeingWorkforce and Interprofessionalism

Graduate Medical Education in Indian Country: Addressing Workforce Shortages and Improving Health Outcomes

Apr 7, 2025Discussion Paper

A Path to Improved Health Care Worker Well-Being: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Health Worker Well-BeingInfectious Diseases

A Path to Improved Health Care Worker Well-Being: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nov 29, 2023Discussion Paper

Crossing the Decarbonization Chasm: A Call to Action for Hospital and Health System Leaders to Reduce Their Greenhouse Gas Emissions

An NAM Perspectives paper can help lead the way to mitigate health organization emissions.

Climate Change and Sustainability

Crossing the Decarbonization Chasm: A Call to Action for Hospital and Health System Leaders to Reduce Their Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Mar 24, 2017Discussion Paper

Addressing Burnout, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation in the Osteopathic Profession: An Approach That Spans the Physician Life Cycle

Health Worker Well-BeingMental Health and Substance UsePreventionQuality and SafetyWorkforce and Interprofessionalism

Addressing Burnout, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation in the Osteopathic Profession: An Approach That Spans the Physician Life Cycle

Mar 24, 2017Commentary

Promoting Well-being in Psychology Graduate Students at the Individual and Systems Levels

Health Worker Well-BeingMental Health and Substance UsePreventionQuality and SafetyWorkforce and Interprofessionalism

Promoting Well-being in Psychology Graduate Students at the Individual and Systems Levels

Mar 24, 2017Commentary

Stress-induced Eating Behaviors of Health Professionals: A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Perspective

Food and NutritionHealth Worker Well-BeingMental Health and Substance UseNoncommunicable DiseasesWorkforce and Interprofessionalism

Stress-induced Eating Behaviors of Health Professionals: A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Perspective

Mar 6, 2017

Clinician Engagement for Continuous Learning

Workforce and Interprofessionalism

Clinician Engagement for Continuous Learning

Oct 4, 2016Discussion Paper

I Felt Alone but I Wasn’t: Depression is Rampant Among Doctors in Training

Health Worker Well-BeingMental Health and Substance UseWorkforce and Interprofessionalism

I Felt Alone but I Wasn’t: Depression is Rampant Among Doctors in Training

Jun 3, 2016Discussion Paper

Breaking the Culture of Silence on Physician Suicide

Health Worker Well-BeingMental Health and Substance UseWorkforce and Interprofessionalism

Breaking the Culture of Silence on Physician Suicide