Jeffrey S. Reznick, PhD

Jeffrey S. Reznick, PhD, is an accomplished historian and public sector executive currently serving as the Senior Historian at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).13 Here are some key details about Dr. Reznick's background and achievements:

Professional Experience

Dr. Reznick has an extensive career in leadership roles within academic and public institutions:

• Senior Historian at the National Library of Medicine (current position)1
• Previously served as Chief of the NLM History of Medicine Division2
• Former Director of the Institute for the Study of Occupation and Health at the American Occupational Therapy Foundation
• Senior Curator of the National Museum of Health and Medicine at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
• Executive Director and Senior Research Fellow of the Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund
• Assistant Director of the Institute for Comparative and International Studies at Emory University1

Academic Background and Honors

• Holds a PhD (earned in 1999 from Emory University)2
• Elected Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in the United Kingdom1
• Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham's Centre for First World War Studies1

Research and Publications

Dr. Reznick is a prolific researcher and author in the field of medical history:

• Specializes in social and cultural history of medicine and war
• Author of three books and numerous articles, book chapters, and reviews
• Recently wrote the first study of Rudolf H. Sauter, to be published by Anthem Press2
• Co-authored articles on the importance of history in the National Library of Medicine's operations2

Professional Activities

• Lectures internationally on historical and contemporary health subjects
• Member of several professional associations, including the American Historical Association and American Association for the History of Medicine
• Serves on the National Academies' Committee to Conduct a Feasibility of Assessing Veteran Health Effects of Manhattan Project Related Waste
• NLM ex-officio representative to various boards and committees1

Dr. Reznick's work combines his expertise in history with strategic leadership in public sector institutions, particularly in the realm of medical history and library sciences. His diverse experience and scholarly contributions have established him as a respected figure in his field.