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The Institute of Medicine's members, elected on the basis of their professional achievement, serve without compensation in the conduct of studies, conferences, and other Institute inquiries into matters of national policy for health. Election to active membership is both an honor and a commitment to serve in Institute affairs. Information on nominations and election.
An unusual diversity of talent among Institute members is assured by the charter stipulation that at least one-quarter of them be selected from professions other than those primarily concerned with medicine and health. Well more than 100 members are in the natural, social, and behavioral sciences, law, administration, government service, and engineering. They, together with the health professionals in the membership, bring a breadth and depth of competence necessary for studies of today's health problems, which have many more dimensions than the traditional concerns of medicine.
A staff of professionals, drawn from many disciplines and experienced in health and biomedical science policy considerations, supports and augments the work of members. In addition, the recruiting of volunteer services of specialists beyond the venue of customary membership is facilitated by the reputation of the Institute for the integrity and independence of its studies.
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Last Updated: 1/04/2006, 08:40 AM
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