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ValleyCare Medical Group of Ohio physician Dr. Steven Swain, a family medicine practitioner, has achieved the degree of fellow from the American Academy of Family Physicians, the national medical association representing nearly 115,900 family physicians, residents and medical students.

The degree was conferred on more than 200 family physicians during a convocation last month in conjunction with the AAFP’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

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 29,000 nationwide.

Criteria for receiving the AAFP Degree of Fellow consists of a minimum of six years of membership in the organization, extensive continuing medical education, participation in public service programs outside medical practice, conducting original research and serving as a teacher in family medicine.

The AAFP is the only medical specialty society devoted solely to primary care.

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