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This prestigious honor follows her election earlier this year to the National Academy of Engineering, making her one of the few exceptional individuals to be recognized by both academies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Election to the National Academy of Medicine recognizes outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service in the fields of health and medicine. The Academy announced the names of its 100 new members today during its annual meeting in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ufl.edu\/2024\/10\/national-academy-of-medicine\/\">Read full story at news.ufl.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>University of Florida Distinguished Professor Christine Schmidt has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. 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