Meet the 2007 Country Doctor of the Year – Hiram T. Ward, M.D.
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The award is open to primary care physicians practicing in the United States or U.S. territories. Completed nominations must be received at this office by a date specified each year, generally the first week in September. A selection committee comprised of industry executives and experienced rural physicians judges nominations based on the following criteria:

Scope of Care
The nominated physician must provide primary care to patients of all ages.

Quality of Care
The nominee must demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise and a commitment to improving healthcare delivery in the community and/or throughout the profession.

Rural Location
The nominated physician must practice in a community of 25,000 people or less.

Dedication
The nominee must have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to patients and community during the year and throughout his or her career.