Ada Sue Hinshaw, dean of the School of Nursing, received the Walsh McDermott Medal from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies Oct. 23 during its 35th anniversary celebration. The award is given to IOM members for distinguished service over an extended period of time. Hinshaw served consecutive terms on both the institute's council (1999-2004) and membership committee (1995-99). She also served as vice chair of the Committee on Work Environment for Nurses and Patient Safety, and as a member of five other IOM committees and the Board on Health Sciences Policy.