Last month, Carol Nadelson, M.D., former-president of the
American Psychiatric Association (APA), was awarded the prestigious 2009 Alma
Dea Morani, M.D., Renaissance Woman Award. The award was given by the
Foundation for the History of Women in Medicine.
The Renaissance Woman Award honors outstanding women
physicians or scientists in North America,
who've furthered the practice and understanding of medicine; made significant
contributions outside of medicine; whose "determination and spirit have carried
her beyond traditional pathways in medicine and science"; and who've
continually challenged the status quo with their passion for learning.
Nada Stotland, current APA president, believes "This is a
richly deserved award" for Dr. Nadelson.
Career
For over four decades, Carol Nadelson has been involved in
the career development of women physicians and researchers. She is credited for
mentoring generations of men and women leaders in psychiatry. She is also recognized
as an authority on sexual harassment, assault, and misconduct.
In 1979, Dr. Nadelson became vice chair of the Department of
Psychiatry at the New England
Medical Center
and Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine.
In 1984, she was elected the first woman president of the
American Psychiatric Association. During her time with the APA, Nadelson led
the American Psychiatric Press Inc. as editor-in-chief, president, and chief
executive officer from 1986-2001.
Carol Nadelson has written over 230 scientific publications
and chapters, co-edited more than 40 books, and produced 18 tapes. Throughout
her career, she has presented over 1,000 talks at academic and medical
conferences worldwide on topic including women's health and mental heath,
medical education, ethics, and women's leadership and career development.
Appointments and Awards
Dr. Carol Nadelson has received many appointments that have
allowed her to impact and influence policy. She has served on many committees
and boards, including the Harvard Medical School Admissions Committee and
Faculty Council, the Council for Medical Education and Career Development, the
APA Ethical Appeals Board, the Committee on Medical Student Education, and the
Council of National Affairs. Dr. Nadelson is also a founder of Havard's Joint
Committee on the Status of Women.
Carol Nadelson has received many awards for her contributions
to the medical and psychiatric communities, including:
- Election into Alpha Omega Alpha, the
Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of
Psychiatry from the American
College of Psychiatrists.
- The APA Seymour Vestermark Award for her
contributions to psychiatric education.
- The Boston YWCA's Woman of Achievement Award.
- The Elizabeth Blackwell Award.
- The AMA's Sidney Cohen Award for outstanding
contributions to the understanding of addiction.
- The American Medical Women's Association award
for Recognition of the Outstanding Contributions to the Cause of Women in the
Field of Medicine;
- The APA Alexandra Symond's award, recognizing
outstanding contributions to women's mental health.
Resources:
http://medhealthcare.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/first-woman-apa-president-honored-for-leadership-in-medicine/
http://pn.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/44/8/34-a
http://www.womenshealthresearch.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_nadelson
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