Dr. Robert Yeh, Director of the Smith Center, was inducted into the Association of American Physicians in April 2026. Election to the AAP recognizes physician-scientists who have made significant, sustained contributions to advancing medical knowledge and improving health through scientific research and academic leadership, and is limited to 70 new members each year. This honor follows his election to the American Society of Clinical Investigation in 2024.
“I’m deeply honored to be elected to the Association of American Physicians,” Dr. Yeh said. “This recognition reflects the collective efforts of mentors, collaborators, and trainees who have shaped my work over the years. It’s inspiring to be part of a society dedicated to advancing medical science and improving patient care, and I look forward to continuing to contribute to the field alongside this distinguished group.”
About the Association of American Physicians
The Association of American Physicians is a nonprofit, professional organization founded in 1885 by seven physicians, including Dr. William Osler and Dr. William Henry Welch, for “the advancement of scientific and practical medicine.” The Association is composed of members who are leading senior physician scientists who exemplify the pinnacle of pioneering and enduring, impactful contributions to improve health and are competitively selected.
The AAP seeks to inspire the full breadth of physician-led research across all fields of science related to medicine and health, and to build a community of physician scientists in support of the principle that objective science and evidence are essential foundations for improving patient care and the health of Americans.
Members have included Nobel laureates, and members of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine. Each year, selected members of the international scientific community also nominated by the Council as honorary members of the Association. Today, the Association continues to serve as a repository of the best medical minds and as a forum to promote friendship, to create and disseminate knowledge, and to provide role models for upcoming generations of physicians and medical scientists.
About the Smith Center for Outcomes Research
Founded in 2015, The Smith Center for Outcomes Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center conducts rigorous, patient-centered research to improve health outcomes and inform clinical decision-making. Embedded within a Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate, the Center combines novel analytical approaches with deep clinical expertise to understand and improve patient outcomes and advance healthcare delivery. Their work has influenced national policy, generated new clinical insights, and increased access to high-quality, affordable care. To get news as soon as it happens, follow us on X/Twitter and LinkedIn.