Decatur County Memorial Hospital would like to congratulate pulmonologist Dr. Thomas Ferry for his recent selection to the fellowship in the American College of Physicians (ACP).
Fellows of ACP are a distinguished group of doctors dedicated to continuing education in medical practice, teaching, or research. Fellowship is an honorary designation given to recognize ongoing individual service and contributions to the practice of medicine and as such is a mark of distinction. This honorary designation given to recognize ongoing individual service and contributions to the practice of medicine.
To be elected a Fellow, doctors must show that they are always growing and learning thru activities such as teaching, hospital appointments, public service, continuing medical education, publishing scientific articles, and advanced training. Fellows must be recommended by other ACP Fellows who attest to their character, ethics, and excellence in professional medical activities. Ultimately, this designation signifies Dr. Ferry’s commitment to: excellence in medicine, patient care and life learning a philosophy we hold true at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
For more information about the American College of Physicians, visit acponline.org.