Donna L. Washington, MD, MPH, has been elected to the , one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. Dr. Washington is director of the at the Veterans Health Administration and professor of medicine at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and the .
Election to NAM recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. NAM elected Dr. Washington for groundbreaking research that has enhanced the understanding of the health and health care needs of U.S. veterans and to ensure equitable access to the highest quality health care and outcomes for this diverse population. Her work informs health policy and strategic-planning initiatives to eliminate health disparities by sex, race, and ethnicity.
"We are incredibly proud of Dr. Washington's election to the National Academy of Medicine," said Steven M. Dubinett, MD, dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. "Her dedication to advancing health equity and improving healthcare for veterans is truly inspiring and reflects the core values of UCLA Health."
The National Academy of Medicine elected 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting on October 21, 2024, bringing NAM’s total membership to more than 2,400, including 50 from UCLA. New members are elected by current members through a process that recognizes major contributions to the advancement of medical sciences, healthcare, and public health. NAM ensures a diversity of talent among its membership, with at least one-quarter of members selected from fields outside the health professions, such as law, engineering, social sciences, and the humanities.
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