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

July 13, 2006

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.

Â 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.

Â 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.

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

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

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