Anthony J. Silvagni, D.O., Pharm.D., M.Sc., FACOFP dist., dean of Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Joseph De Gaetano, D.O., M.S.Ed, FAAFP, FACOFP, professor of family medicine, associate dean for clinical and graduate medical education for Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and executive director for the Consortium for Excellence in Medical Education, have received the Guardian of the Profession Award from the American Osteopathic Association. The honor recognizes an osteopathic physician who advances the culture of osteopathic medicine by having served in a local, state or national osteopathic leadership role.

 

The AOA also named De Gaetano an Unsung Hero, because he has enhanced the image of osteopathic medicine by living each day as an example of what an osteopathic physician should be and has served as an outstanding physician and role model.