Garson one of 65 elected to Institute of Medicine
By Sarah Myers | October 11, 2007The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies awarded Arthur Garson, Jr., University executive vice president and provost, one of the highest honors in the fields of medicine and health, electing him to its membership?. Garson, who is a pediatric cardiologist in addition to serving as a University administrator, is one of 65 new members elected to the organization. "This is a group of people that are going to be tremendous colleagues as we start down the road of health reform, and I am very much looking forward to working with them," Garson said. Garson is one of four new members who will serve in the area of health policy and administration, which will involve reviewing and advising studies within the area and participating in committees to discuss proposals. The Institute of Medicine was formed in 1970 as a part of the National Academy of Sciences.
