First Nurse to Lead New York Medical Association

A Nurse has been selected as the first nonphysician president of the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM).

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For the first time in its 175-year history, a nurse will lead the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM). Ann Kurth, PhD, MSN, CNM, dean of the Yale School of Nursing, will be the first nonphysician president of NYAM, which promotes innovation in public health and health inequity.

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[JBMmom, MSN, NP]

A wonderful step for the organization, recognizing that true leaders exist in nonphysician disciplines. She has put in a lot of hard work over the years and clearly deserves this honor.