Rusilko is a graduate of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine where he was selected for the Deans Award for his outstanding moral character along with academic excellence among his graduating class of 2010. He was also awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award (2018) by his undergraduate institution, Mercyhurst College, for the accomplishments he has made in his field.  

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Dr. Rusilko believes that health care should focus on the augmentation of life not just the prolongation of death which is why he addresses lifestyle in all of his treatment programs

Life's too short to be normal... strive for extraordinary.