FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 25, 2011
(CHICAGO) – Ronald R. Burns, DO, was re-elected to the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) Board of Trustees at its recent annual business meeting in Chicago.
“It is deeply gratifying to be able to continue assisting the board of trustees in serving the osteopathic medical profession,” states Dr. Burns, an AOA board-certified family physician. “I look forward to the opportunity to work with my colleagues and peers and to uphold the AOA’s mission and values.”
Professional Background
In addition to his re-election as an AOA trustee, Dr. Burns serves on the board of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners and is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. He has also served the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) in many capacities, including being president from 2004-2005.
Dr. Burns has been an active member of the AOA Board of Trustees since 2007. He recently served as chair of the Bureau of Osteopathic Clinical Education and Research.
Honors and Awards
Dr. Burns received FOMA’s Physician of the Year award in 2002, as well as its Distinguished Service Award in 2007.
Education
Dr. Burns completed his osteopathic medicine degree from what is now the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens. Following completion of his degree, he completed his postdoctoral medical training at the Doctors Hospital of Stark County in Massillon, Ohio, and the Florida Hospital – East Orlando.
About the American Osteopathic Association
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) proudly represents its professional family of more than 78,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs); promotes public health; encourages scientific research; serves as the primary certifying body for DOs; is the accrediting agency for osteopathic medical schools; and has federal authority to accredit hospitals and other health care facilities. More information on DOs/osteopathic medicine can be found at www.osteopathic.org
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Contact:
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