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Biography
Blas Betancourt is a clinical assistant professor in the division of rheumatology and clinical immunology. Dr. Betancourt completed his medical degree at the University of Medical Sciences of Villa Clara in Santa Clara, Cuba. He followed up his degree with a residency in clinical pharmacology and internal medicine, and a fellowship in rheumatology. Dr. Betancourt is fluent in both English and Spanish and is certified to provide care as a Spanish interpreter.
Education
Fellowship - Rheumatology
National Institute of Health Clinical Center Program
2018
Residency - Internal Medicine
Metropolitan Hospital Program - New York Medical College
2016
Residency - Clinical Pharmacology
University of Medical Sciences of Havana
1999
Medical Degree - Medicine
University of Medical Sciences of Villa Clara - Cuba
1995
Board Certification
- Rheumatology - American Board of Internal Medicine
Honors and Awards
Residency Achievement Award: Excellence in Practice Based Learning and Improvement
Metropolitan Hospital
2016
Bravo Achievement Award
Bayer Healthcare
2010
National Award in Pharmacoepidemiology
Cuban Society of Pharmacology
2005-2007
Annual Achievement Award
Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology -- Havana Cuba
2005
Forum of Science and Technology
Havana Cuba
2003-2004
Annual Achievement Award
Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology - Havana Cuba
2002-2003