Remembering William Cordell Jr., MD: 'The reason I became a doctor'
William Cordell Jr., MD, a Department of Emergency Medicine faculty member for more than 25 years, passed away on March 2, 2025. Dr. Cordell, known as Bill to friends and colleagues, was a dedicated, innovative and inspiring physician to many in the emergency department. He shaped the careers of countless medical professionals and he had a unique gift for making learning both meaningful and enjoyable. Cordell's legacy lives on through the many lives he touched, and his influence will continue to shape emergency medicine for years to come.
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