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Welcome 2020-2021 Will Rogers Institute Fellow: Yuri Matusov, MD
We are pleased to share that Yuri Matusov, MD, was the fourth recipient of the Will Rogers Institute Fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Matusov received his medical degree Ross University School of Medicine in Florida. He then completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California prior to joining the pulmonary […]
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Will Rogers Institute Celebrates Black History Month by Recognizing Two Prominent Entertainers
In 1976 President Gerald Ford called upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Since then, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. This year The Will Rogers Institute celebrates two entertainers […]
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November is COPD Awareness Month
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Will Rogers Institute Fellowship Awarded to Dr. Joseph Palatinus of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cedars Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship program held its virtual graduation on June 18, 2020. The class of fellows received more than they originally signed up for when they accepted the 36-month training fellowship, all of them were on the front lines managing patients with COVID-19. The celebration was festive, the fellows and the […]
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