Dr. Rosenstock Awarded IOM’s David Rall Medal

Institute of Medicine Honors Three Members for Outstanding Service

WASHINGTON — Today at its 42nd annual meeting, the Institute of Medicine honored members Haile T. Debas, Linda Rosenstock, and Gail Warden for their outstanding service.

Dr. Linda Rosenstock, dean emeritus and our very own professor of health policy and management at the UCLA Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health, was presented the David Rall Medal, which is given to an IOM member who has demonstrated particularly distinguished leadership as chair of a study committee or other such activity, showing commitment above and beyond the usual responsibilities of the position.  As chair, Rosenstock led IOM's Committee on Preventive Services for Women in producing a high-impact report with recommendations that were adopted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  The report's recommendations, combined with the Affordable Care Act, provide women with historic access to preventive health services.  It was evident from the start that the study results would be scrutinized through political and advocacy lenses by a variety of critical audiences.  Throughout the study, Rosenstock masterfully navigated the multitude of pressures applied by a variety of stakeholders and set high standards for thoroughly substantiating the report's recommendations.  Rosenstock is professor of medicine, health policy and management, and environmental health sciences, and dean emeritus of the School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles. 

Established in 1970 under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine provides independent, objective, evidence-based advice to policymakers, health professionals, the private sector, and the public.  The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council make up the National Academies.  For more information, visit http://national-academies.org or  http://iom.edu. 

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