Jorge Cortes

Jorge Cortes serves as Professor and Director with primary appointments in the Medical College of Georgia, Department of Medicine, and secondary duties in The Graduate School. He holds the GRA/Whitaker Eminent Scholar in Cancer designation at the Medical College of Georgia.

Education

• MD in Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 1986

Research and Teaching Focus

Specializing in hematology-oncology within broader medical sciences, Dr. Cortes teaches graduate-level courses including RHON 5000 Hematology-Oncology and RMED 5000 Medicine. His clinical expertise centers on cancer treatment protocols and hematological disorders.

Professional Recognition

• GRA/Whitaker Eminent Scholar in Cancer

Administrative Responsibilities

As Director, he oversees academic programs while maintaining active clinical licensing (GA Professional Licensing BRD, 2019). His cross-appointment with The Graduate School involves curriculum development for medical research degrees.