Dewar appointed in continuing medical education

Marvin A. Dewar, M.D., J.D., has been appointed associate dean of continuing medical education. He replaced the interim associate dean, Floyd Pennington, June 1.

Dewar has been a faculty member in the department of community health and family medicine since 1988. He remains an associate professor in this department and also serves as vice president for affiliations and medical affairs for Shands HealthCare.

Dewar has been listed among “The Best Doctors in America” and “The Best Doctors in Florida” and has received several teacher-of-the-year awards. He also has served as a medical consultant for the Governor’s Academic Task Force for the Review of the Insurance and Tort Systems. As associate dean of continuing medical education, Dewar said he would like to further improve continuing medical education at the university.