Joseph Ornato, M.D., professor and chair of Virginia Commonwealth University's Department of Emergency Medicine, has been elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.
Election to the IOM is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
“The Institute of Medicine's deliberations and recommendations on health issues are pivotal to shaping national health care,” said Ornato. “It is truly an honor to be elected to this prestigious organization.”
Ornato is among 65 new members and five foreign associates, whose names were announced today in conjunction with the IOM’s 38th annual meeting.
With their election, members make a commitment to volunteer a significant amount of time as members of IOM committees, which engage in a broad range of studies on health policy issues.
"This honor is confirmation of Dr. Ornato's achievements in a long and distinguished career,” said Dr. Sheldon Retchin, VCU vice president for Health Sciences. "He has been a pioneer in resuscitation after cardiac arrest, and has made lasting contributions that have saved countless lives through the years."
Visit the Department of Emergency Medicine at: http://www.vcu.edu/mcved/.
Visit the Institute of Medicine at: http://www.iom.edu/.