OAK BROOK, IL, April 05, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Cheuk Wo Yung, MD, with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Yung celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
With nearly 45 years of experience to his credit, Dr. Yung has excelled as a dermatologist operating out of his private practice since 1981. During this time, he has been additionally active with the University of Chicago Medical Center as a clinical assistant professor since 1985. Furthermore, Dr. Yung worked as an instructor at the aforementioned medical center between 1981 and 1982.
Prior to these appointments, Dr. Yung worked as a chief resident and resident at the University of Chicago Medical Center from 1979 and 1981. He previously completed a residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center between 1978 and 1979. Dr. Yung began his career as an intern at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, from 1977 until 1978.
Before embarking on his professional path, Dr. Yung pursued an education at Columbia University, earning a Bachelor of Science in 1972. He concluded his studies at New York University in 1977, graduating with a Doctor of Medicine. In addition to these accomplishments, Dr. Yung obtained a diploma from the American Board of Dermatology.
Beyond his primary responsibilities in the field, Dr. Yung has participated in numerous endeavors within his professional circles. As a consultant, he has provided his wealth of knowledge to such esteemed medical institutions as the OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa, the Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago, Palos Community Hospital, the Oak Forest Health Center and the Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Yung further flourished as the founder and the president of Southwest Dermatology PC from 2003 to 2018.
Dr. Yung has also contributed to the board of directors for the Chinatown Planning Council in New York City in 1971 and the Pui Tak Christian School since 2006. Moreover, he served as the board chairperson for the Pui Tak Center in Chicago between 2016 and 2020 and Pacific Global Bank in Chicago from 2018 until 2020. Dr. Yung has found success with his written works as well, authoring a number of articles that have been published in professional journals.
Dr. Yung has been affiliated with various organizations in relation to his areas of expertise, such as the American Medical Association, the Chicago Medical Society and the Illinois Medical Society. Recognized as a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, he was selected for inclusion in multiple editions of Who's Who in the Midwest, Who's Who in the World and Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America. Grateful to be accepted in the United States of America, he continues to be inspired by the opportunity to serve people and provide excellent and compassionate care. Looking toward the future, Dr. Yung hopes to remain successful in his current responsibilities while treating his patients with compassion and grace.
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