Two from Carolina named American Academy of Nursing Fellows
Jean Davison of the School of Nursing and Robert Dodge of the School of Medicine are members of 2024 class.
Jean A. Davison, associate professor in the UNC School of Nursing, and Robert T. Dodge, professor in the UNC School of Medicine, are among the 197 highly distinguished nurse leaders selected for the American Academy of Nursing’s 2024 class of Academy Fellows.
“I am thrilled to welcome these impressive nurse leaders into our organization. With exceptional subject matter expertise, each new fellow will be vital to achieve the academy’s mission of improving health and achieving health equity by impacting policy through nursing leadership, innovation and science,” said Academy President Linda D. Scott. “Induction into the academy represents the highest honor in nursing. Earning the Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing credential is a significant recognition of one’s accomplishments and signifies the future impact they will make in collaboration with their colleagues in the academy.”
Davison provides immersive practice experiences for students across various disciplines as the director and lead family nurse practitioner for the UNC Mobile Health Clinic. Under her leadership, the clinic has been recognized by the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics with a “gold rating” for its high-quality care.
In addition to her local efforts, Davison is the co-founder and president of Compassion Med International, a nonprofit organization with an all-volunteer staff that conducts short-term medical missions to under-resourced countries. Her leadership has been pivotal in responding to disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Matthew and in providing aid to countries like Honduras, Nicaragua, Romania and Ukraine.
Dodge is a professor of medicine at the medical school and an adjunct associate professor in both the nursing school and the Eshelman School of Pharmacy. He is the clinical director for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program at Wake County Health and Human Services.
Dodge’s clinical interests include HIV and sexually transmitted infections care among key populations and public health. His research focuses primarily on HIV infection and sexually transmitted infections, with particular areas of interest in access to HIV-STI care and prevention, public health policy and international health.
The newest nursing fellows represent 37 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and 14 countries. The inductees will be recognized at the academy’s annual Health Policy Conference Oct. 31–Nov. 2 in Washington.
