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MARQUETTE -- Dexter Clark DO, FAAFP, a family physician in Marquette, has achieved the Degree of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the national medical association representing nearly 128,300 family physicians, residents and medical students.
Established in 1971, the AAFP Degree of Fellow recognizes family physicians who have distinguished themselves through service to family medicine and ongoing professional development. This year's fellowship class brings the total number of AAFP Fellows to more than 18,000 nationwide. AAFP Fellowship entitles the physician to use the honorary designation, "Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians," or "F.A.A.F.P."
"We are immensely proud of Dr. Clark for achieving the AAFP Degree of Fellow," said Michigan Academy of Family Physicians President Bashar Yalldo, MD, FAAFP. "His commitment to excellence in patient care and lifelong learning is commendable."
Criteria for receiving the AAFP Degree of Fellow include a minimum of six years of membership, extensive continuing medical education, public service, original research and teaching in family medicine.