FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 30, 2026
Dr. David Shepherd Inducted as Fellow of PALTmed
On March 26, 2026, Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) announced that David Shepherd DO, MBA, MS, CMD has been inducted into the 60-person inaugural Fellows Class and has been awarded the Fellow of PALTmed (FPALTC) designation.
FPALTC is a prestigious, peer-reviewed credential that publicly acknowledges an individual’s ongoing dedication to the field of post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) medicine.
Dr. Shepherd was recognized for his exceptional dedication and sustained contributions to both PALTmed and PALTC medicine.
“It’s an honor to be a part of the inaugural fellowship class. I am thankful for the support of PALTmed, the educational opportunities and resources it provides, and all of the support from PALTmed members that I have benefited from over the years.”
PALTmed is the only national organization providing high-quality resources and education to the interdisciplinary team working in PALTC settings, including medical directors, attending physicians, nurse practitioners, physician associates, consultant pharmacists, and doctorly-prepared clinicians. PALTmed leads the way in empowering compassionate and skilled clinicians to deliver person-centered care in the post-acute and long-term care continuum. Visit paltmed.org to learn more.
Go to paltmed.org/fellow for more information on the PALTmed Fellowship Program.
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