AOA re-elects Michael K. Murphy, D.O., to board
Posted: July 29, 2009Michael K. Murphy, D.O., founding dean of the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, was re-elected to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Board of Trustees during its recent annual business meeting in Chicago. Dr. Murphy is an AOA board-certified family physician.
“I am honored to be selected to represent my peers,” said Dr. Murphy. “As a founder of a new college of osteopathic medicine, I am witnessing the growth of the osteopathic medical profession first hand and I look forward to introducing our future osteopathic medical students to the AOA.”
After earning his osteopathic medical degree in 1973 from what is now known as the A.T. Still University-Kirksville (Mo.) College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Murphy completed an internship and residency in family practice at Naval Hospital Camp in Pendleton, Calif.