William C Turner, MD
Hospital Medicine
Internal Medicine
Overview
"Activated by the murder of George Floyd and the COVID pandemic, and a recognition that we all need each other more than ever at this otherwise very large medical center and university, I founded the Casco Alston, JR, MD, Society of Black Internists in the Department of Medicine, (CASBI) to solidify mentoring and advising outlets for our junior faculty."
Will Turner is a practicing hospitalist and Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he completed his undergraduate studies in Black Studies and Biology at Amherst College and received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. After completing his residency and chief residency in internal medicine in 2002, Dr. Turner joined the faculty of Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons where he is currently Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Interim Assistant Dean for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, Faculty Advisor for the Black and Latino Student Association (BALSO), and the founder of Columbia Black Men in Medicine (CBMIM). He has clinical and research interests in medical education and diversity in medicine.
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor of Medicine at CUMC
Administrative Titles
- Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Gender
- Male
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Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
- Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Committees, Societies, Councils
American College of Physicians
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Honors & Awards
2023, Faculty Service Award, Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement, Columbia University