Ohio Academy of Family Physicians announces 2024 award recipients
Each year, the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) sponsors an award program that aims to recognize family physicians, family medicine educators, resident leaders and those who actively support family physicians.
Nominations from across the state showcase the important impact each candidate has on their community and how their work upholds the specialty of family medicine.
The OAFP is pleased to announce the following award recipients, nominated and chosen by their community and colleagues, who are believed to go above and beyond in their respective careers:
• Family Physician of the Year – Regina Kohls, MD, FAAFP
Family Physician
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati.
• Family Medicine Educator of the Year – Allison Macerollo, MD
Vice Chair for Medical Education
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Department of Family and Community Medicine
Columbus.
• Resident Leadership Award Recipient – Alexandra Burnett, MD, MHS
Chief Resident
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program
Columbus.
• Friend of Family Medicine – Dawn Mollica, BA
Administrative Director
Office of Rural and Underserved Programs
The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Athens.
The Ohio Academy of Family Physicians is a statewide, professional association with more than 5,000 members, including practicing physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students. The scope of family medicine encompasses all ages, both sexes and every disease entity. Family physicians provide comprehensive, continuing care to all members of the family. For more information, please visit www.ohioafp.org.
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