Scott Halpern Named Institute of Medicine Anniversary Fellow

FIELDS Director Scott Halpern has been named an Institute of Medicine (IOM) Anniversary Fellow for a two-year term during which he will serve on an expert study committee and participate in other health and science policy work. According to IOM President Harvey Fineberg, this year’s four Anniversary Fellows were selected for their professional qualifications, reputations as scholars, professional accomplishments, and relevance of current field expertise to the work of the IOM. The IOM provides nonpartisan, evidence-based guidance to national, state and local policymakers, academic leaders, health care administrators and the public