National Academy of Medicine
National Academy of Medicine
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), formerly known as the Institute of Medicine (IOM), is an American nonprofit, non-governmental organization. The National Academy of Medicine provides national and international advice on issues relating to biomedical science, medicine, and health, and serves as an adviser to the nation to improve health.
Pronunciation
National Academy of Medicine: /ˈnæʃənəl əˈkædəmi ɒv ˈmɛdɪsɪn/
Etymology
The term "National Academy of Medicine" is derived from its purpose and function. The word "National" refers to its scope of operation, "Academy" signifies its scholarly and educational nature, and "Medicine" indicates its focus on health and biomedical science.
Related Terms
- Biomedical Science: The application of biological principles, theories and innovations towards the understanding, management and treatment of human diseases.
- Health: A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Nonprofit Organization: An organization that uses its surplus revenues to further achieve its purpose or mission, rather than distributing its surplus income to the organization's directors (or equivalents) as profit or dividends.
- Non-Governmental Organization: Any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a local, national or international level.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on National Academy of Medicine
- Wikipedia's article - National Academy of Medicine
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