Julia Haller, MD, sees opportunity to advocate for ophthalmology as new member of National Academy of Medicine

Wills Eye Hospital’s Ophthalmologist-in-Chief Julia Haller, MD, was recently selected to be one of 100 new members of the National Academy of Medicine, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional and academic achievement and commitment to service.
As one of only a few ophthalmologists ever selected to the prestigious honor, and the first from Wills Eye Hospital, Haller sees the honor as an opportunity to advance advocacy for the field.
“Ophthalmology is in the position of being an underrepresented minority in the National Academy of Medicine,”

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