Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Recognizes Medical Staff

BENNINGTON, Vt. —Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s medical staff was recognized at an event last month at the Bennington Museum.

Dr. Frank Famiano was awarded the 2017 Professional Teamwork Award. Famiano has been a hospital medicine specialist with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center since 1994. He received his undergraduate education at Rutgers University in New Jersey and his medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine in Pennsylvania. 

Famiano completed his residency at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Mass., and a fellowship at University of Vermont College of Medicine. In addition, he is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

Dr. Andrew Shedden, is the 2017 recipient of the Clinical Excellence Award. Shedden has been a radiologist with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center since 2001. He received his undergraduate education at Butler University in Indiana and his medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine. 

Shedden completed both his residency and fellowship training at Medical College of Virginia. He is board certified by the American Board of Radiology.

In addition to the awards, several providers were recognized for their years of service. Among them, Drs. David King and Greg King were recognized for 30 years of service, and Dr. Charles Salem was recognized for 20 years of service.

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