Healthcare faces unprecedented challenges — from climate change impacts to deepening disparities in care. In these defining moments, trusted, independent voices are more vital than ever.
Please join us for a pivotal evening that celebrates both legacy and progress at our 178th Anniversary Discourse, Academy Awards & Annual Meeting of the Fellows.
Agenda
Timely Media Discourse – Distinguished journalists Brian Lehrer (NPR), Dhruv Khullar (The New Yorker), and Apoorva Mandavilli (The New York Times) will explore how media shapes population health outcomes. Moderated by New York Academy of Medicine Fellow Harriet A. Washington, author of Medical Apartheid.
Celebrating Excellence – We’ll honor the 2025 recipients of the Academy’s Annual Awards including:
- Smith Medal for Public Health – Dr. Peter Hotez
- Medal for Biomedical Science – Dr. Jennifer Doudna
- Medal for Health Policy – The Honorable Regina Benjamin and Mary Wooley
- Stearns Medal for Clinical Practice – Dr. Timothy Johnson
This will be followed by a special presentation of Plaques for Exceptional Service to the Academy to the Carnegie Corporation and Rockefeller Foundation.
Welcome New Voices – Be here for the induction of our newest Trustees, Fellows and Members, expanding our community of change-makers dedicated to ensuring everyone has what they need to live healthier, longer lives.
Your participation strengthens our collective impact. Your voice and expertise help shape practical strategies for our most urgent health challenges.
