Leon Medical Centers to welcome Florida International University’s College of Medicine students

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FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine students to begin innovative program and clinical rotations at LMC facilities

MIAMI – Leon Medical Centers (LMC), a leading healthcare provider for Medicare patients in Miami-Dade County, alongside its academic partner, Florida International University (FIU) will host a kick off celebration September 20, 2010 at 11:15 a.m. at its Bird Road Center located at 11501 SW 40^th Street to welcome medical students of FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine who will begin clinical rotations at LMC. 

The event will mark the initiation of the students’ clinical training in comprehensive evaluation, treatment and management of elderly patients. This training is the first of its kind in this setting and will impact medical care in our community and help shape the future of healthcare delivery. 

 Monday, September 20, 2010 at 11:15 A.M.

Bird Road Center
11501 SW 40th Street
Miami, Florida 33165

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Mark B. Rosenberg, President, Florida International University
John Rock, M.D., Founding Dean, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Benjamín León, Jr., Founder, Leon Medical Centers
Benjamín León, III, President, Leon Medical Centers
Albert Maury, President, Leon Medical Centers Health Plans & member of the FIU Board of Trustees
Rafael Mas, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Leon Medical Centers
Jorge Camilo Mora, M.D. FIU Professor of Family Medicine and Geriatric Clerkship Clinical Director
Students of the Inaugural Class, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Media Contacts:  Maydel Santana-Bravo  at 305-348-1555 or Rebecca Larger at 305-631-5066.