WELLINGTON, FL, January 14, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Jeffrey M. Bishop, Chief Medical Officer and Director of Medical Education at Wellington Regional Medical Center, has been named Cambridge Who's Who Executive of the Year in Medical Administration and Education. While inclusion in Cambridge Who's Who Registry is an honor, only two male and two female members in each discipline are named the Cambridge Who's Who Executive of the Year. The Cambridge Who's Who selection committee chooses these special honorees based on their accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership, and service.

After dedicating 22 years of service to the Palm Beach community as former owner and practicing physician of Western Communities Family Practice, Dr. Bishop was offered the prestigious role of Chief Medical Officer and Director of Medical Education at Wellington Regional Medical Center where he provides leadership and direction in the formulation of overall medical policy governing treatment, utilization and development of medical quality assurance programs. He also fosters relationships among the hospital's medical staff, providing centralized support services in credentialing and continuing medical education. Dr. Bishop is the Director of Medical Education overseeing the Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Dermatology Residency Programs. He continues to serve as an adjunct professor for the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and enjoys consulting physicians and local businesses about his experiences in the medical business world.

Dr. Bishop, a board-certified family physician, earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Over the years, Dr. Bishop has held various positions at Wellington Regional Medical Center including Chairman of the Family Practice Department, Vice Chief and Chief of Staff and program director for the Family Residency Program. He has also served as Wellington Regional's Chairman of the Board of Governors. Dr. Bishop is a Diplomat of the National Board of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons and is member of many professional organizations including the Florida Academy of Osteopathy, Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, Florida Society of American College of General Practitioners, American Osteopathic Association, and many others.

Dr. Bishop remains active in community service and is a strong supporter of hospital charities and local sports teams. In 2007, he was awarded a proclamation for his contributions to the community of Wellington, Florida. Dr. Bishop served in the U.S. Navy as one of the youngest physician assistants in the early 1970s. He considers perseverance and integrity to be the driving forces behind his success.

For more information about Wellington Regional Medical Center, visit http://www.wellingtonregional.com.

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