BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE RECOGNIZES THREE PHYSICIANS FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO PUBLIC SERVICE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lauren Buzzelli
March 12, 2007 (850) 245-4111

TALLAHASSEE— The Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine congratulates Robert Hand, D.O., B.S.P., and Gregory James, D.O., M.P.H., FACOFP on their Osteopathic Board Recognition Award. The Recognition Award was established in 2004 by the Board to commend osteopathic physicians best exemplifying the high standards of the profession and dedication to public service.

“On behalf of the Board of Osteopathic Medicine, I congratulate these physicians on their quest to serve the public,” Robert Fedor, D.O., Chair of the Board of Osteopathic Medicine said. “Doctors Hand and James have provided selfless dedication to the practice of osteopathic medicine. They set a great example for future physicians in this area of medicine.”

Robert Hand, D.O., B.S.P., has long served the public as a former member of the Board of Osteopathic Medicine from 1991 to 1994. He also served as chair for the Board’s probable cause panel from 1995 to 2006.

Gregory James, D.O., M.P.H., FACOFP is program director for the Family Residency Training Program at Suncoast Hospital in Largo. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 1987 where he completed his internship and family practice residency.

At the same meeting, Glenn Moran, D.O., was acknowledged for his service to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Moran, who established the Board Recognition Award in 2004, was honored for his service to the Board as a member from 2000 to 2006 and chair from 2003 to 2004.

The Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine protects the health and safety of Florida’s residents and visitors by establishing requirements for licensure and through diligent discipline of practitioners who violate practice acts defined under Chapters 456 and 459, Florida Statutes and 64B-15, Florida Administrative Code. The legislative intent of the practice act is to ensure that every osteopathic physician practicing in the state of Florida meets minimum requirements for safe practice. The Board’s responsibility is to ensure that osteopathic physicians who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public are disciplined or prohibited from practicing in the state. The Board also establishes and monitors continuing education of osteopathic physicians to ensure their knowledge and skills remain current.

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