Nursing Assistant Professor to be inducted into New York Academy of Medicine

Rosario Jaime-Lara, PhD, FNP, RN, an assistant professor in the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing, has been elected as a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine. 

“I am truly honored to be recognized by the academy and look forward to collaborating with other leaders to address the most pressing issues in nursing, health care, and medicine.” said Dr. Jaime-Lara. 

As a nurse practitioner, public health nurse, and researcher, Dr. Jaime-Lara’s work focuses on the study of nutrition and the neurophysiology of eating behavior. She is particularly interested in examining health disparities across communities disproportionately affected by obesity and diabetes, including Mexican Americans and Latinos. 

Founded in 1847, the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) is committed to helping all people live healthier, longer lives through innovative research and collaboration. With more than 1,700 distinguished fellows and members, NYAM brings together leading experts to translate ideas into policy and real-world impact. 

Fellows must have at least a decade of experience after completing their graduate training or education in a health care field. They are expected to show evidence of strong performance in one of several health professional roles, such as practitioner, educator, or researcher. Once inducted, fellows are expected to forward NYAM's mission through involvement across a variety of research focuses and programs. 

2025 fellows will be formally inducted at a December 1 ceremony in New York.