Miami Central High School Alumni
Miami, Florida (FL)
Alumni Stories
Dr. Clifford G. O'connor
Class of 1983
Clifford G. O’Connor, DPM; F.A.B.H.P., F.A.C.E.P., F.A.C.P.E.; A.A.A.F.S
North Miami Foot & Ankle Center Inc.
12605 N.E. 7th Ave
North Miami, FL 33161
Phone: (305)893-9883
Fax: (305)893-5352
oconnorcliff@aol.com
Diplomate of the American Board of Hospital Physicians
Diplomate of the American Board of Ethical Physicians
Diplomate of the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatric
Medicine & Surgery
Fellow of the American College of Physician Executives
Member American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics
EDUCATION
01/2012-Present- Eastern Michigan University
Graduate Program in African American Studies
01/2012-Present- Oakwood University
Church Leadership Major
01/2001-05/2002- Carolina University Theological Institute
Post- Doctoral Biblical Studies
08/1985-05/1987- Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science- Biology and Chemistry
• Judiciary Committee
• NCAA Soccer Club
08/1988-05/1992- Barry University School of
Graduate Medical Sciences
• Vice-President – Student National Podiatric Medical Association
• Member, Student Chapter- American College of Foot Surgeons
• Member, Florida Podiatric Medical Student Association Florida
• Florida Podiatric Medical Student Association- Student Chapter
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree- May 1992
01/1984-05/1985- Miami Dade Community College Miami, FL
• AA Degree (Physical Therapy)
• National Honor Society
• Vice- President, Lambda Phi Honor Society
• Track & Field NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
• Academic All- American
• Academic Dean’s List
09/1980-06/1983- Miami Central High School Miami, FL
• Journalism Club- Sports Writer & Assistant Sport Editor
• Soccer Team, Co-Captain
• Soccer Defensive Player of the Year (1982-1983)
• Most Valuable Runner Award (1982-1983)
• Most Outstanding Athlete of the Year Award (1983)
• Certificate of Merit Award for Academic Achievement
• Who’s Who Amongst American High School Recipient Award (1983)
AFFILIATION
• Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
• Northshore Medical Center
• Westchester General Hospital
• University of Miami Hospital
• Kindred Hospital
• St. Catherine Rehabilatative Hospital
• Florida Medical Center
• Barry University School of Graduate Medical Sciences
• American Diabetes Association
• National Neuropathy Association
• National Podiatric Medical Association
• North Miami Foot & Ankle Center Inc.
• American College of Ethical Medicine
• American College of Phelbology
• American College of Podiatric Medicine
• American College of Vascular Medicine & Biology
• American Board of Hospital Physicians
• American Association of Hospital Podiatrist
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
AWARDS/HONORS
• Alpha Agaphe S.D.A. Church, Miami---Community Service Award
• Clewiston S.D.A. Church, Clewiston---- Community Service Award
• Maranatha S.D.A. Church, Miami Gardens--- Community Service Award
• Zion French S.D.A. Church, North Miami--- Community Service Award
• North Miami S.D.A. Church, North Miami----Community Guest Day Honoree Recipient Award
• Northside S.D.A. Church, Miami--- Community Guest Day Honoree Recipient Award
• New Jerusalem S.D.A. Atlanta, Georgia---Service Award
• Barry University---Marvin Steinberg Award 2003, 2005, 2006
• Clinical Professor of the Year Award 2002-2006
• Outstanding Clinical Rotation Award 2000-2010
• Physician Excellence Award 2008---North Shore Medical Center
• Physician of the Year Nominee 2010
• Horeb French S.D.A Church, Miami---Service Award
TEACHING APPOINTMENT/COMMITTEE/VOLUNTEER
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine-----Clinical Professor- Duties with training of Medical students, Resident & Interns.
Westchester General Hospital-----Surgical Residency Training Program
Dept. of Surgery North Shore Medical Center---2009-present---Chair Department Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
North Shore Medical Center----Operating Room Committee
Biology/Chemistry/Math tutor
Clinical Care Committee NorthShore Medical Center
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
• Adventist Theological Society
• North American Religious Association
North Miami Foot & Ankle Center Inc.
12605 N.E. 7th Ave
North Miami, FL 33161
Phone: (305)893-9883
Fax: (305)893-5352
oconnorcliff@aol.com
Diplomate of the American Board of Hospital Physicians
Diplomate of the American Board of Ethical Physicians
Diplomate of the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatric
Medicine & Surgery
Fellow of the American College of Physician Executives
Member American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics
EDUCATION
01/2012-Present- Eastern Michigan University
Graduate Program in African American Studies
01/2012-Present- Oakwood University
Church Leadership Major
01/2001-05/2002- Carolina University Theological Institute
Post- Doctoral Biblical Studies
08/1985-05/1987- Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science- Biology and Chemistry
• Judiciary Committee
• NCAA Soccer Club
08/1988-05/1992- Barry University School of
Graduate Medical Sciences
• Vice-President – Student National Podiatric Medical Association
• Member, Student Chapter- American College of Foot Surgeons
• Member, Florida Podiatric Medical Student Association Florida
• Florida Podiatric Medical Student Association- Student Chapter
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree- May 1992
01/1984-05/1985- Miami Dade Community College Miami, FL
• AA Degree (Physical Therapy)
• National Honor Society
• Vice- President, Lambda Phi Honor Society
• Track & Field NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
• Academic All- American
• Academic Dean’s List
09/1980-06/1983- Miami Central High School Miami, FL
• Journalism Club- Sports Writer & Assistant Sport Editor
• Soccer Team, Co-Captain
• Soccer Defensive Player of the Year (1982-1983)
• Most Valuable Runner Award (1982-1983)
• Most Outstanding Athlete of the Year Award (1983)
• Certificate of Merit Award for Academic Achievement
• Who’s Who Amongst American High School Recipient Award (1983)
AFFILIATION
• Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
• Northshore Medical Center
• Westchester General Hospital
• University of Miami Hospital
• Kindred Hospital
• St. Catherine Rehabilatative Hospital
• Florida Medical Center
• Barry University School of Graduate Medical Sciences
• American Diabetes Association
• National Neuropathy Association
• National Podiatric Medical Association
• North Miami Foot & Ankle Center Inc.
• American College of Ethical Medicine
• American College of Phelbology
• American College of Podiatric Medicine
• American College of Vascular Medicine & Biology
• American Board of Hospital Physicians
• American Association of Hospital Podiatrist
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
AWARDS/HONORS
• Alpha Agaphe S.D.A. Church, Miami---Community Service Award
• Clewiston S.D.A. Church, Clewiston---- Community Service Award
• Maranatha S.D.A. Church, Miami Gardens--- Community Service Award
• Zion French S.D.A. Church, North Miami--- Community Service Award
• North Miami S.D.A. Church, North Miami----Community Guest Day Honoree Recipient Award
• Northside S.D.A. Church, Miami--- Community Guest Day Honoree Recipient Award
• New Jerusalem S.D.A. Atlanta, Georgia---Service Award
• Barry University---Marvin Steinberg Award 2003, 2005, 2006
• Clinical Professor of the Year Award 2002-2006
• Outstanding Clinical Rotation Award 2000-2010
• Physician Excellence Award 2008---North Shore Medical Center
• Physician of the Year Nominee 2010
• Horeb French S.D.A Church, Miami---Service Award
TEACHING APPOINTMENT/COMMITTEE/VOLUNTEER
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine-----Clinical Professor- Duties with training of Medical students, Resident & Interns.
Westchester General Hospital-----Surgical Residency Training Program
Dept. of Surgery North Shore Medical Center---2009-present---Chair Department Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
North Shore Medical Center----Operating Room Committee
Biology/Chemistry/Math tutor
Clinical Care Committee NorthShore Medical Center
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
• Adventist Theological Society
• North American Religious Association

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