Now for over 100 years, the Institute of Medicine of Chicago (IOMC) has made significant contributions to the practice of medicine and the business of healthcare. As a uniquely multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary organization, IOMC provides an independent, neutral forum for the Chicago region’s health leaders to convene, collaborate, and contribute to the health of the city.
The Institute of Medicine of Chicago is an independent organization of distinguished leaders in the health field who collaborate to improve the health of the public.
Members of the Institute of Medicine of Chicago lead the effort to improve the health of the citizens of Metropolitan Chicago. IOMC membership includes influential, independent health leaders in Chicagoland who work collaboratively across professions, disciplines, and institutions. They are physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, researchers, community health workers, and many others invested in the health of the region. IOMC members bring their unique perspectives and experience to the table to address the most complex health-related issues affecting the region.
IOMC programs offer members advocacy, networking, and educational opportunities. The programs are designed to enhance collaboration among members, produce measurable outcomes, and improve the health of the citizens of metropolitan Chicago.
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In 1999, IOMC established a partnership with the Portes Foundation, which funds two to three grants each year that target the promotion of health or prevention of disease. To date, more than $765,000 has been distributed.