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Family Medicine Physician Elected to Institute of Medicine
An
OU Physicians Family Medicine physician, educator and researcher,James
W. Mold, M.D., has been elected to the Institute of Medicine, a
Washington, D.C.,- based institute that serves as the nation's adviser
to improve health.
Considered one of the highest honors in the
fields of health and medicine, election to the institute recognizes
individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement
and commitment to service.
"The University is extremely proud of
the recognition of Dr. Mold for his significant contributions to
national health policy," said OU President David L. Boren.
Mold
is professor and director of research in the Department of Family and
Preventive Medicine at the OU College of Medicine. His
research focuses on primary care physicians and their role in preventive medicine,
mainly the effect and efficiency of family doctors talking to patients
about diet, exercise and smoking during each visit to reduce obesity and
chronic disease.
Mold's research team shares data with dozens of
participating doctors throughout Oklahoma to help them design
prevention programs that work for their offices and local communities.
The overall goal is to improve Oklahoma's health outcomes. "I am
impressed with the work that the Institute of Medicine has done, so it's
a great honor to be selected as a member. I hope to have a chance to
participate in some of that work," Mold said.
Established in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine is
recognized as a national resource for independent, scientifically
informed analysis and recommendations on human health issues.
Click here to learn more about Dr Mold's Research