National Academy of Medicine Names 11 Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence for 2023
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has announced the eleven professionals selected for the 2023 class of the NAM Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence program, including one JAHF-supported scholar who will focus on improving diagnosis for older adults.
The JAHF-supported 2023 Scholar is Cecilia Canales, MD, MPH, assistant professor, department of anesthesiology and perioperative medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Canales' project will focus on “Advancing Language Equity in Diagnosing Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders.”
Funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, this collaborative program in partnership with the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) offers a one-year, part-time experience for exceptional individuals to advance their diagnostic skills, make significant contributions to improve clinical diagnosis at the national level, and accelerate their career development as national leaders in the field.
Read the press release and learn more about the selected scholars.
Learn more about the NAM Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence Program.
Learn more about JAHF's co-funding of the NAM Scholars.



