Ruth Horowitz

Ruth Horowitz is a Professor of Sociology at New York University. Ms. Horowitz is a public member of the New York State Board for Professional Medical Conduct. She is a former public member of the Delaware Board of Medical Practice and served on the Committee on Impaired Physicians and Sexual Boundary Issues for the Federation of State Medical Boards. She was also editor of the Journal of Medical Regulation (2013-2016).

Her fields of specialization include Social Control, Urban Communities, and Field Research Methods. Ms. Horowitz has published numerous books and articles and delivered many speeches and lectures in her field including, "In the Public Interest: Medical Licensing and the Disciplinary Process (2013 Rutgers University Press)." She also serves as a public member on the board of the National Board of Medical Examiners and a committee of the American Board of Medical Specialties.