OCTOBER 21, 2024 (PHILADELPHIA) — Christine Laine MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief, Annals of Internal Medicine and Senior Vice President, American College of Physicians (ACP); Professor of Medicine in the Division of Internal Medicine of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University; and attending physician, Department of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital; has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
Election to the Academy 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.
“I can’t think of a more deserving inductee than Dr. Laine,” said ACP Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President Darilyn V. Moyer, MD, MACP. “This prestigious honor is a testament to her groundbreaking contributions to academic medicine and her unwavering commitment to educating physicians and improving patient care. We are incredibly proud to have her as part of our team.”
“I am delighted that Dr. Laine has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine,” said Thomas Jefferson University President Susan C. Aldridge, PhD. “Her leadership and pioneering spirit, combined with her unwavering advocacy for those she serves, distinguish her in the field. She is truly deserving of this recognition."
Dr. Laine was elected for “Expanding the influence of the Annals of Internal Medicine and the American College of Physicians by addressing issues such as firearms and gun violence, reproducible research, misinformation, reproductive health, equitable health care, and scientific misconduct,” according to The Academy. She is the sixth faculty member in Jefferson’s history to be elected, most recently joining Drs. Julia Haller and Said Ibrahim, who was elected in 2023 and formally inducted today.
“Dr. Laine has educated and cared for countless students, residents, and patients during her time as a physician-educator at Jefferson,” said Said Ibrahim, MD, MBA, MPH, Anthony F. and Gertrude M. DePalma Dean of Thomas Jefferson University’s esteemed Sidney Kimmel Medical College and president of Jefferson University Physicians (JUP). “Students enrolled in Jefferson’s MD/PhD program have a unique opportunity to learn from Dr. Laine as she oversees the JeffMD curriculum’s optional Critical Review of the Scientific Literature Rotation.”
Dr. Laine received her Bachelor of Arts in Writing and Biology at Hamilton College, her medical degree at State University of New York at Stony Brook and her Master of Public Health at Harvard University. She joined Thomas Jefferson University’s faculty in 1992 and she was named the youngest and first solo-female Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Internal Medicine in 2009.
“I am honored to be elected to the Academy and look forward to continuing to educate our students, residents on not only clinical care but also evidence-based medicine, patient advocacy, equity, and integrity,” said Dr. Laine.
Dr. Laine has been awarded numerous accolades throughout her career, including Jefferson’s Distinguished Faculty Service Award and The Pressman Award from the American College of Physicians Pennsylvania Chapter.
Dr. Laine is active in the world of medical journalism and has held leadership positions in the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, the Council of Science Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. She has been instrumental in the development of editorial policy about such issues as authorship, conflicts of interest in medical research, and data sharing.
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About the American College of Physicians
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About Annals of Internal Medicine
Annals of Internal Medicine is the flagship journal of the American College of Physicians (ACP). Annals is the most widely read and cited general internal medicine journal and one of the most influential peer-reviewed clinical journals in the world. Annals’ mission is to promote excellence in medicine, enable physicians and other health care professionals to be well-informed members of the medical community and society, advance standards in the conduct and reporting of medical research, and contribute to improving the health of people worldwide. New content is published every Tuesday at Annals.org. Follow Annals on X and Instagram and on Facebook.
About Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University, founded in 1824 as the Jefferson Medical College, is today a national doctoral research university and a pioneer in transdisciplinary, professional education. Home of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, Jefferson is a preeminent academic institution delivering high-impact education in over 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to 8,300 students across 10 colleges. The University’s academic offerings now include architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion, health, medicine, science, social science and textiles. Jefferson is redefining the higher education value proposition with an approach that is collaborative and active; increasingly global; integrated with industry; focused on research across disciplines to foster innovation and discovery; and technology-enhanced. Student-athletes compete as the Jefferson Rams in the NCAA Division II Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
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