Auguste Fortin VI
MD, MPH, MACP
Professor Emeritus of General Medicine
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Biography
I am a retired general internist. I was in the clnician-educator track at Yale School of Medicine. I graduated from Brandeis University, Tufts University School of Medicine and trained in Primary Care Internal Medicine at New York University/Bellevue Hospital. I did a fellowship in General Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins University and obtained a Masters in Public Health there.
Prior to retirement, my professional interests included doctor-patient communication, the psychosocial aspects of medical care, meaning in medicine, resident wellness, mindfulness and medical education.
Education & Training
- MPHJohns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health (1993)
- MDTufts University (1985)
- BABrandeis University (1981)
Certifications
- Board CertificationAB of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (1988)
Honors & Recognition
Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
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FACH | Academy of Communication in Healthcare | 2018 |
MACP | American College of Physicians | 2018 |
Professional Service
Organization | Role | Date |
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Academy of Communication in Healthcare | Past president | 2016 - 2017 |
Academy of Communication in Healthcare | President | 2016 |
Academy on Communication in Healthcare | Board of Directors | 2014 - 2018 |
Departments & Organizations
- General Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine Clerkship
- Medical Education Staff
- Palliative and End-of-Life Care Education
- Yale Ventures