Jefferson City Medical Group (JCMG) physician Benjamin Cook, DO, received the prestigious Physician of the Year award from the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS). This award serves to honor outstanding accomplishments, advocacy and service on behalf of the osteopathic profession over the past year. Dr. Cook was presented with the award on Sunday, April 27th at the Missouri Osteopathic Annual Convention, held at the Courtyard Marriott in Jefferson City.
MAOPS was founded in 1897 for physicians holding Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Degrees. The organization advocates for osteopathic professionals at the local, state and federal level.
Dr. Cook joined JCMG in 2018 and now serves as the head of JCMG’s family medicine division. He has been a board member for the past three years and the chairperson of Popular Health for the last four. He also became involved with Special Olympics Missouri around 2018, operating as Clinical Director for Medfest, and helping with the Young Athletes program. He was also awarded the Golisano Health Leadership Award in 2022, recognizing leaders who contribute significantly to equal access to health, fitness, or wellness for people with intellectual disabilities.
JCMG would like to Congratulate Dr. Cook on this tremendous honor. His level of professionalism, care, and advocacy for patients is worthy of this recognition and more!
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