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Activity Description

The IOM is privileged to recognize the extraordinary contributions of IOM members through several awards bestowed each year during the Annual Meeting.

The Walsh McDermott Medal  is awarded to a member of the IOM in recognition of distinguished service to the Institute and to The National Academies over an extended period of time. 

The Adam Yarmolinsky Medal  is awarded to a member of the IOM from a discipline outside of the health and medical sciences. It recognizes distinguished service by a member who, over a significant period of time, has contributed in multiple ways to the mission of the IOM. 

The David Rall Medal  is awarded to a member of the IOM who has demonstrated particularly distinguished leadership as a chair of a study committee or other such activities in a manner that was particularly exemplary, demonstrating a commitment substantially above and beyond the usual expectations of a committee chair.