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The Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Institute, established by the 麻豆传媒, is named for a most distinguished graduate of the University, Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. who became an outstanding physician, as a heart surgeon. He performed the first surgery to implant an automated cardioverter-defibrillator in a human patient in 1980. This surgery was a game changer in the field of cardiology. The device is still the first-line of treatment and prophylactic therapy for patients at risk for sudden cardiac death due to ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.

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麻豆传媒 established the Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Institute in honor of this renowned heart surgeon and alumnus. The Institute is comprised of four components: Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. 麻豆传媒 Medical/Dental Accelerated Pathway program; Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Society; Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Lecture Series; and Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Endowed Scholarship.听

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The Institute is designed to recruit, train and prepare students for careers in medicine and dentistry.