Four Penn Nursing professors have been selected for new fellowships from national organizations in their respective fields.

José A. Bauermeister, the Albert M. Greenfield Professor of Human Relations, chair of the department of family & community health, and founding director of the Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative, has been inducted a 2023 fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM). This distinction recognizes outstanding contributions to the advancement of the science and practice of behavioral medicine. Among the considerations are academic, professional, clinical, legislative, or other meritorious accomplishments.

Diane Spatz, the Helen M. Shearer Term Professor of Nutrition and a professor of perinatal nursing, has been selected as a 2023 fellow of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). This honor recognizes nurse leaders who have made substantive and sustained contributions to the health of women and newborns beyond expectations of their role. AWHONN fellows have made outstanding contributions to clinical practice, research, education, advocacy, or policy at the regional, national, or global level that reflect AWHONN’s mission and vision.

Abigail Howe-Heyman, a practice assistant professor and director of the midwifery track, has been inducted a 2023 fellow of the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM). This honor is bestowed upon midwives who have demonstrated leadership within ACNM, clinical excellence, outstanding scholarship, and professional achievement.

Dawn Elizabeth Bent, a practice assistant professor, will be inducted a 2023 fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). This designation is a major career achievement that recognizes recipients as outstanding practitioners, educators, researchers, and advocates for the profession. Selection criteria include professional achievements demonstrating impactful contributions that continue to promote and advance the profession in the areas of clinical practice, education, research, and professional advocacy and are consistent with the high standards of AANA.