Ashford Wins Haman Memorial Award at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Senior Awards Banquet

Shane Ashford, DO, won a plaque and $1,000 as this yearâ??s recipient of the Haman Memorial Award at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicineâ??s senior awards banquet.

 The Haman Memorial Award is presented annually to a senior student who demonstrates a unique understanding of general and family practice and is committed to entering the primary care field upon graduation. Recipients demonstrate a proficiency in the holistic approach to general practice, including various osteopathic modalities, and possess a distinct interest in service to the profession.

 Dr. Ashford, a native of Lake Dallas, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Texas Womanâ??s University and a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from TCOM. He will complete his residency in family medicine at McLennan County Family Practice in Waco.

 The banquet was held May 19 at the Fort Worth Club. 

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Contact:Lauren LaFleur 817-735-5152, e-mail llafleur@hsc.unt.edu.

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