The American Academy of Nursing bestowed its biggest honor to health literacy advocate Kyeung Mi Oh, a fellow. She earned her fellowship by demonstrating her continued excellence in research advancing the development of culturally competent strategies to increase health care access among vulnerable populations.
“Being named a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing is both a meaningful honor and a responsibility. This honor deepens my commitment to advancing the science and practice of nursing. It motivates me to continue pursuing research that addresses critical health challenges and to mentor my doctoral students with dedication and care, supporting their growth as compassionate and impactful leaders,” said Oh, professor in the School of Nursing.
Her overarching research goal is to improve health outcomes and quality of life for diverse populations by advancing health and digital literacy and optimizing personalized strategies for individual health needs, with a focus on cancer prevention, chronic disease and dementia risk reduction, and self-management.
Her contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Communication Association’s Top Paper Award, the International Award for Publication Excellence, and the Southern Nursing Research Society Publication Award. With over 60 publications, her work is widely acknowledged for advancing population health.
Oh has mentored over 20 doctoral students, guiding them through their dissertations and supporting their academic and professional growth. Many of her mentees are now emerging or established leaders in academia and in advancing care for diverse populations.
Congratulations, Dr. Oh!