Monday, November 10, 2025
, dean of the at , has been accepted as a Distinguished Fellow of the Public Health Academy within
the National Academies of Practice, Class of 2026.
The is an interdisciplinary organization that brings together leading health professionals committed to advancing collaboration and transforming interprofessional healthcare. Selection as a Distinguished Fellow is among NAP鈥檚 highest professional honors, recognizing exceptional leadership and sustained contributions to the profession and to interprofessional, patient-centered care. The bridges population-level and clinical perspectives to advance policies and practices that optimize systems of care, guided by NAP鈥檚 vision to collaborate to transform health and well-being. Public Health is NAP鈥檚 newest academy, welcomed in 2025.
鈥淚 am deeply honored to be elected a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice,鈥� Dharamsi said. 鈥淭his recognition reflects the shared efforts of colleagues, students, and community partners who work tirelessly to improve health through collaboration, compassion, and competence. I look forward to contributing to NAP鈥檚 mission and to learning from peers dedicated to interprofessional practice and education.鈥�
Dharamsi will be formally inducted during the NAP Annual Meeting and Forum in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the Induction Banquet and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 14, 2026, where he will receive the organization鈥檚 medallion as part of the Class of 2026.
鈥淒r. Dharamsi鈥檚 election as a Distinguished Fellow brings distinction to the College of Public Health and to UNT Health,鈥� said Dr. Christopher Ray, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. 鈥淗is leadership exemplifies our university鈥檚 commitment to community-engaged scholarship and interprofessional collaboration.鈥�
鈥淭his honor underscores Dr. Dharamsi鈥檚 dedication to advancing public health practice
that is centered on a deep commitment to the communities we serve and improving lives
through partnership and innovation,鈥� said , president of UNT Health.
About the National Academies of Practice
The National Academies of Practice is a non-profit, interprofessional organization of distinguished practitioners and scholars representing multiple health professions who advocate for team-based, person-centered care. Fellows are elected by their peers in recognition of significant achievements and leadership that advance interprofessional practice and improve health outcomes.
From - Community by Maya McMillian