New York Academy of Medicine

New York Academy of Medicine

The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) was founded in 1847 by a group of leading New York City metropolitan area physicians as a voice for the medical profession in medical practice and public health reform. The Academy quickly established the Metropolitan Board of Health, the first modern municipal public health authority in the United States.

The Academy moved to its current location in 1926: 1216 Fifth Avenue, near Central Park in Manhattan. In recent years the Academy has functioned as an effective advocate in public health reform, as well as a major center for health education. The Academy Library, on premises, is one of the three largest medical collections in the United States and is open to general public. It is very extensive, including original writings by Sigmund Freud and a prototype of George Washington's dentures, constructed from actual teeth that were donated.

In 1939, the Academy prepared Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia's LaGuardia Commission report, that when released in 1944 infuriated Harry Anslinger and his campaign against marijuana.

Today, the Academy has over three-thousand Fellows, that include doctors, nurses, health care administrators, and professionals in all fields dedicated to maintaining and improving health.

Awards

The Academy rewards since 1929 every year individuals who delivered exceptional contributions. There are currently five categories in these awards:[1]

  • John Stearns Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Medicine. Awarded since 1992 and named after John Stearns, who was the first president of the Academy.[2]
  • Stephen Smith Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Public Health. Awarded since 2005 and named after Dr. Stephen Smith, who was a pioneer in public health.[3]
  • Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Health Policy. Awarded since 2008.[4]
  • Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science. The oldest medal of the Academy, awarded since 1929.[5]
  • Academy Plaque for Exceptional Service to the Academy. Awarded since 1952.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Anniversary Discourse & Awards". New York Academy of Medicine. http://www.nyam.org/fellows-members/awards.html. Retrieved February 19, 2011 (2011-02-19). 
  2. ^ "The John Stearns Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Medicine". New York Academy of Medicine. http://www.nyam.org/fellows-members/awards.html#stearns. Retrieved February 19, 2011 (2011-02-19). 
  3. ^ "The Stephen Smith Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Public Health". New York Academy of Medicine. http://www.nyam.org/fellows-members/awards.html#smith. Retrieved February 19, 2011 (2011-02-19). 
  4. ^ "The Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Health Policy". New York Academy of Medicine. http://www.nyam.org/fellows-members/awards.html#policy. Retrieved February 19, 2011 (2011-02-19). 
  5. ^ "The Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science". New York Academy of Medicine. http://www.nyam.org/fellows-members/awards.html#science. Retrieved February 19, 2011 (2011-02-19). 
  6. ^ "The Academy Plaque for Exceptional Service to the Academy". New York Academy of Medicine. http://www.nyam.org/fellows-members/awards.html#service. Retrieved February 19, 2011 (2011-02-19). 

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