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Curriculum Vitae
Damaris Pagán-Torres, O.D., MPH-G
Address: P.O. Box 14551
Santurce, Puerto Rico 00916
Telephone: (787) 672-0301
E-mail: dpagan@inter.edu
damaris.pagan@optonet.inter.edu
Languages:
Fluently write, read and speak Spanish and English
Post Doctoral Education:
8/2003- 6/2005
Education:
8/1997- 6/2001
8/1992- 6/1997
Licensure and Certification:
7/2008-present
Master in Public Health
University of Puerto Rico
Medical Sciences Campus
Rio Piedras Campus, Puerto Rico
Major: Gerontology
Optometry Doctor
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
School of Optometry
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
B.S. University of Puerto Rico
Río Piedras Campus, Puerto Rico
Major: General Sciences
Optometric Licensure and Therapeutic Certification
Florida Optometry Board
7/2007-2011
Optometric Licensure and Therapeutic Certification
Texas Optometry Board
8/2006
National Board Examiners in Optometry Certification
5/2004
Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents Certification
Junta Examinadora de Optómetras de PR
8/2003
11/2002 -present
Treatment Management of Ocular Diseases Certification NBEO
Junta Examinadora de Optómetras de PR
Academic Appointments:
8/2011-Present
8/2009- Present
8/2008-05/2009
8/2004- 7/2011
Assistant Professor
IAUPR- School of Optometry
Chair of Clinical Affairs Committee
Vice President Academic Senate IAUPR School of Optometry
Instructor
IAUPR-School of Optometry
Basic Science Department –Public Health Optometry Course
Clinical/Administrative Appointments:
07/2010-present
Dean for Clinical Affairs
IAUPR School of Optometry, Bayamon Campus
08/2009-6/2010
Patient Care Director, IIO Bayamon Campus,
IAUPR School of Optometry
08/2007- 06/2009
I.I.O Hato Rey Satellite Clinic, Optometry Clinic Director
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
2005- 7/2007
I.I.O Caguas Satellite Clinic, Optometry Clinic Director
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
02/2005-06/2009
Optometrist- Primary Care Services
Puerto Rico Diabetes Center
Medical Sciences Campus, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico.
01/2003-07/2011
Clinical Instructor, Primary Eye Care Services
Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry
03/2003- 04/2004
Optometrist- Primary Care
Pearle Vision Center Cayey, Puerto Rico
Teaching Experience:
1/2006 - 5/2006
07/2009, 07/2010,
06/2011
08/2004- 07/2011
OPTO-6060 Geriatric Optometry & Special Population
Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry.
Teaching third year students the epidemiological, psychosocial and
ocular changes that occur in the elderly.
Public Health Optometry
OPTO-4015
Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry
Teaching first year students, the epidemiology & biostatistics
aspects of clinical anomalies.
Presentations:
05/2006
Pathophysiology, Management and Treatment of Diabetic
Retinopathy. Puerto Rico Diabetes Center
Lecture to Medical Faculty & Staff.
4/2010, 8/2010
Salud Visual en el Paciente Diabético
MMM Health Insurance, Lecture to insurance members
9/2011
Uso de Lentes de Contacto Para Toda la Vida: CE Course at
Colegio de Ópticos de Puerto Rico, Annual Convention,
Ponce Hilton Hotel
10/2011
The Ideal Cornea, Consultor for The Vision Care Institute,
Johnson & Johnson
Professional Publications:
10/2002
Reseña: Posibles usos y efectos del 9Δ-tetrahidrocannabinol
Hospitales Año 15 Num.53, 14-18.
1997
Tópicos en Genética: Ventajas y Limitaciones del Mapa
Cromosómico. Hospitales Vol. 43 (11), 8-9.
Lay Publications:
8/2011
Cuide Sus Ojos
Newspaper: Primera Hora
11/2010
Enfermedad Diabética del Ojo
Newspaper: El Expresso
4/2006
Retinopatía Diabética: Health Supplement.
Newspaper: El Vocero de Puerto Rico
Professional Memberships:
01/2012-present
02/2009-present
06/2009-2011
American Optometric Association
Florida Optometric Association
Asociación de Graduados Escuela de Optometría (AGEO)
Vocal on Board of Directors
2002-present
Colegio de Optómetras de Puerto Rico
1997- 2001
American Optometric Student Association (AOSA)
1997-2001
VOSH International Organization
Academic Awards and Honors:
01/2007
Selected to participate at 5th Annual Alcon Educators Meeting at
Fort Worth Texas.
07/2006
Selected to participate in Summer Institute for Faculty
Development at Association of Schools & Colleges of
Optometry, St. Louis Missouri, USA
2001
Honor Plaque presented by the RGP Lens Institute
Excellence in the field of Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses.
2001
Honor Cord presented by the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor
Optometric Society for Academic Excellence.
2001
Low Vision Award presented by the Corning
Medical Optics to the Outstanding/Distinguish Student in Low
Vision Clinical Area Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.
.
2001
Honor Plaque presented by the “Asociación de Servicios Voluntarios Optométricos” (ASVO). Interamerican
University of Puerto Rico. Given for Optometric Voluntary
Services in Disadvantage Communities.
2000
Selected to Participate in Continuing Professional
Education for Optometry Students in competitive bases.
Alcon Laboratories. Fort Worth, Texas.
1999
Merit Award for Outstanding Teamwork and Effort as
ASVO member. Interamerican University. Hato Rey Campus,
Puerto Rico
1992-1994
Dean’s List: Rio Piedras Campus, University of Puerto Rico
Extracurricular Activities:
2012
Presbyterian Church, San Juan, Sunday school adult facilitator
2002-2008, 2012
Committee on Preparation for Ministry, clerk of session,
Presbyterian Church SJ, PR
2001- 2003
Clerk of Session Presbyterian Church, Santurce, PR.
References:
José R. Rodríguez, MD, ScD, PhD
Full Professor
Universidad Carlos Albizu
Clinical Psychology Program
San Juan, PR 00902
Tel. (787) 725-6500 ext.125
Mayra Rullán, OD, FAAO
Associate Professor
Inter American University School of Optometry
500 Ave. John Will Harris
Bayamón, Puerto Rico 00957
Tel. (787) 765-1915 ext. 2563