Marcus Boyd Shook, MD, MACP, MBA (1933–2022) was an American physician specializing in internal medicine, and President of the American Society of Internal Medicine (1996-1997).[1] He held various positions in healthcare, ranging from staff physician to medical director, and was recognized as a Master Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP).
Early life and education
editMarcus Boyd Shook was born on October 9, 1933, in Oklahoma. Before beginning his medical career, Shook served as an electronics technician in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1953. After completing his service, he earned his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C., graduating in 1959.[citation needed]
Medical training and career
editShook completed his internship and residency in internal medicine in Oklahoma and later at Ancker Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he served as chief resident. He returned to Oklahoma, where he held various roles in healthcare, including as a staff physician and medical director. In 1995, he earned an MBA from Oklahoma City University. He was involved in private practice with OU Medicine in Oklahoma City and founded Fundación Manos Juntas, a free medical clinic in Oklahoma City providing healthcare services to uninsured and underserved communities.[2]
Awards and recognition
editIn 2000, Shook was awarded the Oscar E. Edwards Memorial Award for Volunteerism and Community Service by the American College of Physicians.[3] In 2004, Shook was recognized the title of Master Fellow of the American College of Physicians.[4] After his death in 2022, he was posthumously honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Oklahoma Universal Human Rights Alliance.[5]
Death
editMarcus Boyd Shook died on December 23, 2022.[6] During his final week, he still treated patients at Manos Juntas Free Clinic.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Obituaries". I.M. Matters - American College of Physicians. February 2023. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "Our History". Manos Juntas. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- ^ "ACP National Awards Winners" (PDF). American College of Physicians. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "American College of Physicians Mastership Recipients 1923-present" (PDF). www.acponline.org. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- ^ Elrod, Zoe (2023-12-14). "The Oklahoma Universal Human Rights Alliance presents the 10th annual Human Rights Awards". Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- ^ Reporter, Darla Shelden, Oklahoma City Sentinel Senior (2022-12-29). "A larger than life hero, remembering Marcus Boyd Shook, MD". Oklahoma City Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
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