My bio
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.
Board certifications
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Rheumatology
American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
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Fellowship - Rheumatology
National Institute of Health Clinical Center Program, 2018
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Residency - Internal Medicine
Metropolitan Hospital Program - New York Medical College, 2016
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Residency - Clinical Pharmacology
University of Medical Sciences of Havana, 1999
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Medical Degree - Medicine
University of Medical Sciences of Villa Clara - Cuba, 1995
My areas of focus
Specialties
Additional languages
- Spanish
Gender
Male
Accomplishments
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Residency Achievement Award: Excellence in Practice Based Learning and Improvement
Metropolitan Hospital, 2016
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Bravo Achievement Award
Bayer Healthcare, 2010
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National Award in Pharmacoepidemiology
Cuban Society of Pharmacology, 2005-2007
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Annual Achievement Award
Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology,- Havana Cuba, 2005
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Forum of Science and Technology
Havana Cuba, 2003-2004
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Annual Achievement Award
Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology - Havana Cuba, 2002-2003