JOSEPH D. ALLGEIER, DO, FACOFP RECEIVES FELLOW AWARD OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC FAMILY PHYSICIANS

Joseph D. Allgeier, DO, FACOFP of Orlando, Florida, received his designation as a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) during its Annual Conclave of Fellows Award Ceremony on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at the ACOFP 45th Annual Convention & Exhibition in Denver, Colorado.

The honorary designation of Fellow is bestowed upon those candidates who have contributed outstanding national and local service through teaching, authorship, research, or professional leadership.  They have also contributed outstanding service in their professional career and family practice duties in their community and civic activities.

Dr. Allgeier is a 1994 graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He first received his certification in family medicine in 1997 and re-certified in 2005.  Currently he is the Director of Medical Education for Osteopathic Programs, the Family Medicine Residency Program Director at Florida Hospital East Orlando, and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Nova Southeastern University - College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Allgeier is a true supporter of osteopathic medicine not only through his service to the Florida Society of the ACOFP Board, but also as a DME at Florida Hospital East Orlando.  Through his position he has educated 100’s of students and residents, representing the future of osteopathic medicine.