Background
Toro, Russell A. Del was born on November 1, 1924 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Son of Emiliano and Cornelia (Silva) Del Toro.
Toro, Russell A. Del was born on November 1, 1924 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Son of Emiliano and Cornelia (Silva) Del Toro.
Bachelor of Science, University Puerto Rico, 1944. Doctor of Medicine, Temple University, 1949.
Intern, Ponce, Puerto Rico, 1949-1950. Resident in medicine Louisville Veterans Administration Hospital, 1954-1955. Fellow in rheumatology Pennsylvania Hospital, 1957-1958.
Member faculty University Puerto Rico Medical School, since 1958, professor medicine, since 1977, associate dean clinical affairs, 1981-1985. Member staff San Juan City Hospital, since 1958, chief medicine, 1976-1980. Practiced medicine specializing in internal medicine and rheumatology San Juan, since 1958.
Member staff Ashford Medical Center, since 1958. President Puerto Rico Board Medical Examiners, 1970-1974.
Served with Medical Corps United States Army, 1955-1957. Fellow American College of Physicians (governor 1980-1984), American College Rheumatology. Member American Medical Association, Puerto Rico Medical Association, Puerto Rico Association Rheumatology, Dorado Beach Country Club.
Married Ana L. Sosa, September 3, 1948. Children: Anna I., Russell A., Helga E.