"It has been an honor to work so closely with Dr. Bertka over the years, and we could not be happier over his recent industry recognition," stated Don Rucker, M.D., vice president and chief medical officer, Siemens Medical Solutions. "We enjoy being able to collaborate with those who are dedicated to the advancement and use of healthcare IT to help improve patient safety and care, and Dr. Bertka strongly demonstrates this through everything he does. I could not think of anyone more deserving of this award."

Dr. Bertka is co-editor and co-education director of The Core Content Review of Family Medicine, and is a past president of the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians. He serves as chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians' (AAFP) Commission of Membership and Member Services, and is a candidate for the AAFP Board of Directors. Dr. Bertka also currently serves as a clinical associate professor for the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Toledo's College of Medicine. Dr. Bertka received a bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Toledo and a medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. He completed a fellowship in family medicine faculty development at Michigan State University, and is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems.


About AMDIS
The Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems is the premier non profit physician membership organization dedicated to advance the field of applied medical informatics and improve the practice of medicine through direct physician use of information technology. AMDIS has more than 1,800 members worldwide and is the home of the "connected" CMIO. Visit www.amdis.org for more information.

About Siemens Medical Solutions
Siemens Medical Solutions of Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is known for bringing together innovative medical technologies, healthcare information systems, management consulting, and support services, to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes. Recent acquisitions in the area of in-vitro diagnostics - such as Diagnostic Products Corporation and Bayer Diagnostics - mark a significant milestone for Siemens as it becomes the first full service diagnostics company. Employing more than 41,000 people worldwide and operating in over 130 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 8.23 billion EUR, orders of 9.33 billion EUR and group profit of 1.06 billion EUR for fiscal 2006 (Sept. 30). Further information can be found by visiting www.siemens.com/medical-pressroom.

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