Dr. Kaplan Elected New Member of Institute of Medicine

The IFOPA would like to congratulate Dr. Frederick Kaplan, Isaac & Rose Nassau Professor of Orthopaedic Molecular Medicine and Chief, Division of Metabolic Bone Diseases and Molecular Orthopaedics, for being elected a new member of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Kaplan is one of 65 new members and five foreign associates elected, as announced on Monday, October 12.

As stated in the National Academy of Sciences news release, “Election to the IOM is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service… New members are elected by current active members through a highly selective process that recognizes individuals who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care, and public health.”

Please join us in applauding Dr. Kaplan on this esteemed accomplishment.