National Academy of Medicine
Public Policy OfficesDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) is a private, nonprofit institution operating under the 1863 Congressional charter of the National Academy of Sciences. It is one of three Academies that comprise the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in the United States and conducts studies to provide objective guidance on science, technology, and health, often at the request of Congress or government agencies. Founded in 1970 as the Institute of Medicine, NAM is based in Washington, DC and functions as a mid-sized organization focused on public policy in health and science. Its primary audience includes policymakers and government agencies seeking evidence-based guidance to inform policy decisions with potential national and global impact. A recent development is NAM's partnership with the Kenya Medical Research Institute to launch the LEA-WH Fellowship, reflecting international collaboration in health research.