Beloit Memorial Hospital is a growing and vital resource for the citizens of the Stateline area. Our outstanding medical staff provides a diverse range of medical expertise to meet your needs. Together with our affiliated specialists from the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, we are able to offer comprehensive medical care. Our professional medical staff, combined with the latest technology, assure the highest quality care available as recognized by The Alliance Report Card, Healthgrades, and The Quality Indicator Project. Beloit Memorial Hospital is a prototype for all other community hospitals to follow. We are continually developing new services and programs for the benefit and convenience of our patients.

What Do Those Letters Mean After Your Physician's Name?

D.O. Doctor of Osteopathy
D.P.M.       Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
F.A.A.E.M.  Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine
F.A.A.F.P.   Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians
F.A.C.C.     Fellow of the American College of Cardiologists
F.A.C.E.      Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology
F.A.C.E.P.   Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians
F.A.C.F.A.S. Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
F.A.C.O.G.   Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists
F.A.C.P.      Fellow of the American College of Physicians
F.A.C.S.      Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
F.C.C.P.      Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians
M.D.           Medical Doctor
M.P.H.        Master of Public Health
Ph.D.          Doctor of Philosophy

What is a Fellow?

Fellows are a special group of physicians who are dedicated to continuing education in medical practice, teaching, or research. Fellowship is an honorary designation given to recognize ongoing individual service and contributions to the practice of medicine.

Fellowship is a mark of distinction. It says that your physician has made - and continues to make - special efforts to be a better physician. Ultimately, it says your physician cares about delivering good health care.

How does a Physician become a Fellow?

Physicians must show that they are always growing and learning in order for the honor of Fellowship to be conferred. They may show this through activities such as teaching, hospital appointments, public service, community health planning, continuing medical education, publishing articles, and advanced training.

They may also be recommended by other Fellows who must attest to their character, ethics, and excellence in professional medical activities.