About Lisa Schwartz

A legacy of evidence, integrity, and impact

Dr. Lisa M. Schwartz (1963–2018) was a physician, researcher, and Dartmouth professor whose groundbreaking work transformed how medical evidence is communicated to the public. As co-director of the Center for Medicine and the Media, she championed clear, honest reporting of health research and co-created the influential Drug Facts Box to help people understand the real benefits and harms of medications. Widely respected for her research on overdiagnosis and medical transparency, Lisa’s work empowered patients, clinicians, and journalists to make better-informed health decisions and continues to shape evidence-based medicine today.