Miami Times
11-25-2003
TALLAHASSEE -- At its recent meeting, the Florida Board of Medicine
recognized Secretary of Health John O. Agwunobi, M.D., M.B.A., by
presenting him with the Chairman's Recognition Award. Past Chairman Gaston
Acosta-Rua, M.D., established the award to recognize and commend physicians
who exemplify outstanding contributions to the protection of Florida's
citizens, the medical profession and public service.
Florida Board of Medicine Chairman Raghavendra Vijayangar, M.D., said, 'By
presenting this award, we honor a wonderful leader and physician who not
only serves as a fine example to all physicians, but also as someone who
has gone beyond the call of duty for all of Florida.'
'As a physician, I am both honored and humbled by the Florida Board of
Medicine's recognition,' said Agwunobi. 'Their public service, commitment
and dedication to protecting the people of Florida inspire me deeply.'
Agwunobi has a wealth of experience in healthcare delivery, managed care,
health policy and public health. Prior to becoming Secretary and State
Health Officer, he diligently served the people of Florida as Deputy
Secretary and Deputy State Health Officer for Children's Medical Services.
The Florida Board of Medicine, which meets seven times annually, protects
the health and safety of Florida's residents and visitors by establishing
minimum requirements for licensure and through diligent discipline of
practitioners who violate practice acts defined by Chapter 456, and 458,
Florida Statutes and 64B-8 Florida Administrative Code. The legislative
intent of the practice act is to ensure that every physician practicing in
the state of Florida meets minimum requirements for safe practice. The
Board's responsibility is to ensure that physicians who fall below minimum
competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public are disciplined
or prohibited from practicing in the state. The Board also establishes and
monitors continuing education of physicians to ensure their knowledge and
skills remain current. The Board also oversees the regulation of physician
assistants, electrologists, dietitians and nutritionists, as well as
physician office surgery centers.
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