David A. Peterson, president/CEO of The Aroostook Medical Center, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders.
“Because healthcare management ultimately affects the people in our communities, it is critically important to have a standard of excellence promoted by a professional organization,” said Thomas C. Dolan, PhD, FACE, CAE, president/CEO of ACHE. “By becoming an ACHE Fellow and simultaneously earning board certification from ACHE, healthcare leaders can show that they are committed to providing high-quality service to their patients and community.”
Peterson has served as president/CEO of The Aroostook Medical Center since February 1987. He also serves EMHS as senior vice president and as CEO of Eastern Maine Home Care, the regional home care service of EMHS. He was chief financial officer of The Aroostook Medical Center prior to becoming president/CEO. Before joining TAMC in 1976 he earned a B.S. in political science from the University of Maine, served three years as an officer in the Army Medical Service Corps, returned to the University of Maine to earn a Masters of Business Administration Degree and worked as a Certified Public Accountant for several years.
ACHE Fellow status represents achievement of the highest standard of professional development. Only 5,400 healthcare executives hold this distinction. To obtain Fellow status, candidates must fulfill multiple requirements, including passing a comprehensive examination, meeting academic and experiential criteria, earning continuing education credits, and demonstrating professional/community involvement.
Fellows are also committed to ongoing professional development and undergo recertification every three years.
The Aroostook Medical Center is a member of EMHS. Members of EMHS bring unique qualities, skills, and resources to other EMHS members, helping the whole become stronger.
