Barry University’s School of Nursing proudly celebrates a significant achievement as Dean Audrey P. Miller and Dr. Tony Umadhay are inducted as Distinguished Fellows into the National Academies of Practice (NAP). This prestigious honor recognizes their outstanding leadership and enduring contributions to healthcare.

As Distinguished Practitioner Fellows (FNAP), both honorees join a select group of professionals who have dedicated over a decade to the direct delivery of healthcare services and have been recognized by their peers for making lasting impacts within their profession and across interdisciplinary care settings. Their induction not only reflects their individual excellence but also highlights Barry University’s commitment to advancing healthcare through education, service, and leadership.

Founded in 1981, the National Academies of Practice is a non-profit organization established to advise governmental bodies on the healthcare system and to champion a more collaborative, patient-centered approach to care. As the only interprofessional organization of its kind, NAP brings together practitioners and scholars from a wide range of health professions who are united by a shared vision of promoting affordable, accessible, coordinated, and high-quality healthcare for all. The organization strongly believes that collaboration across disciplines is essential to advocating for patients and modeling excellence in both interprofessional and preventive care.

The recognition of Dean Miller and Dr. Umadhay by the National Academies of Practice highlights their impactful leadership and the School of Nursing’s mission to prepare healthcare professionals for excellence both within and beyond clinical practice.