MARK D. SCHNEIDER, DO, FACOFP RECEIVES FELLOW AWARD OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC FAMILY PHYSICIANS

Mark D. Schneider, DO, FACOFP of Downey, California 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. Schneider is a 1976 graduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He currently serves as the president of the Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California, and the program director of the family practice residency program at Downey Regional Medical Center in Downey, California. He has served as medical staff president, and currently chairs the family practice department at Downey Regional Medical Center. He has devoted countless hours to the education of medical students, interns, and family practice residents.

Dr. Schneider has been active for 27 years in both the California and national chapters of ACOFP, and the American Osteopathic Association.