The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) is an independent organization of eminent professionals from diverse fields including health and medicine; the natural, social, and behavioral sciences; and beyond. It serves alongside the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering as adviser to the nation and the international community. Through its domestic and global initiatives, the NAM works to address critical issues in health, medicine, and related policy and inspire positive action across sectors.

The National Academy of Medicine serves alongside the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering as an adviser to the nation on issues relating to health and medicine.

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