SurgeryJuly 28, 2023
Diana Farmer, first UC Davis Health faculty member appointed to a leadership role with the National Academy of Medicine
Department of Surgery professor and chair recognized for contributions to health and medicine
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Diana Farmer, chair of the Department of Surgery, has been appointed to a prestigious leadership position within the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). She is the first UC Davis Health faculty member to be assigned to a leadership position with the academy.
Farmer was appointed to the NAM membership committee and will also serve as the Vice Chair of Section 6, which is one of 12 membership sections in the organization’s structure. The section Farmer will help oversee encompasses surgery, anesthesiology, ophthalmology, and radiology.
It is both an honor and a tremendous responsibility to accept this leadership position within the National Academy of Medicine. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of health and medicine on a national level.” —Diana Farmer
"It is both an honor and a tremendous responsibility to accept this leadership position within the National Academy of Medicine," Farmer said. "I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of health and medicine on a national level. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of medical science, inspire future generations, and shape a healthier, more equitable world."
The NAM is dedicated to advancing science, health, and medicine and inspiring positive change across sectors. As part of its mission, the organization annually recognizes remarkable professionals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields and have displayed an unwavering commitment to service.
The appointment is considered one of the highest honors in health and medicine.
Farmer's two-year term began July 1.