David M. Rico

Background

Rico, David M. was born on June 6, 1951 in Brownwood, Texas, United States. Son of Ignacio W. and Betty Rico.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Oklahoma City U., 1981; Doctor of Osteopathy, Oklahoma State University, 1986.

Career

Family practice intern, Louisiana State University, Shreveport/Monroe, 1986-1987; family practice resident, U. Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, 1988-1990; research associate, Department of Endocrinology Veterans Administration Hospital., Little Rock, 1987-1991; Lieutenant, commissioned medical officer, United States Public Health Service, 1987-1990; with, U. Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, 1987-1990; faculty development, research fellow Health Sciences Center, U. Arizona, Tucson, 1992-1993; Will Keith Kellogg -NACHC fellow in community health, Will Keith Kellogg National Association Cmty. Health Centers, 1992-1994; chief medical officer, United States Public Health Service Indian Health Svc., Okmulgee, Oklahoma, since 1994. Research consultant United States Naval Research Institute, Bethesda, Maryland., 1989.

Achievements

• David M. Rico has been listed as a noteworthy Physician, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Spokesperson/advocate American Indian Institute, Oklahoma City/Norman, 1989, Wellness & Native Men Conference, Albuquerque, 1993. Member American Academy Family Physicians, Southern Medical Association, Tri Beta.

Interests

• Avocations: traditional southern straight dancer, traditional and contemporary flutemaker, flute player Native American/Hispanic.

Connections

Father:

Ignacio W. Rico

Mother:

Betty Rico