Profession
Florida board honors physician
NEWS IN BRIEF — Posted March 21, 2005
The Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine recognized Anthony J. Silvagni, DO, PharmD, as this year's recipient of the Osteopathic Board Recognition Award. The board established the award in 2004 to recognize osteopathic physicians who exemplify the high standards of the profession and a dedication to public service.
Dr. Silvagni is dean of the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale and has an extensive background in osteopathic medicine, therapeutics, research, health education administration and program development. He has held appointments at six universities and served as a faculty member at universities including Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and the University of South Dakota.
Note: This item originally appeared at http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2005/03/21/prbf0321.htm.