The following Ohio Academy of Family Physicians members achieved the degree of fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians in June:- Regina Dorman, MD, FAAFP
- Melanie Jo Malec, MD, FAAFP
- Ramalingam Selvarajah, MD, FAAFP
- Daniel A. Welt, MD, FAAFP
Established in 1971, the AAFP degree of fellow recognizes family physicians who have distinguished themselves through service to family medicine and ongoing professional development. AAFP fellowship entitles the physician to use the honorary designation, “Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians,” or “FAAFP.”
Criteria for receiving the AAFP degree of fellow consist of having a minimum of six years membership in the organization; extensive continuing medical education; and having participated in public service programs outside of medical practice, conducted original research, and served as a teacher in family medicine.
Congratulations!