Vikram Pagpatan, EdD, OTR/L, BCP, CLA, ATP, FAOTA

Dr. Pagpatan's expertise includes the assessment and treatment of neuromotor pediatric conditions, congenital pediatric conditions, progressive neurological adult diagnoses, and the application of rehabilitative assistive technologies for individuals across the lifespan.  

As a dedicated educator and researcher, Dr. Pagpatan pursues his passion for education through instructing the Theory & Practice: School Aged Pediatrics, Foundations, and the Assistive Technology course within the core curriculum for the MSOT program. Additionally, he serves as a Master’s Research Project advisor and contributes annually to the NBCOT board examination prep course at Downstate.

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Education

• Doctor of Education (Ed. D.), Specialization in Educational Technology, Walden University
• Master of Science (M. S.), Occupational Therapy, York College, City University of New York
• Bachelor of Science (B. S.), Occupational Therapy, York College, City University of New York

Advanced Clinical Certifications 

• Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
• Board Certification in Pediatrics (BCP), American Occupational Therapy Association
• Certified Leader in Academia Certification (CLA), American Occupational Therapy Association- 
• Board Certified Telepractice Specialist (BCTS), International Board of Credentialing & Continuing Education Standards
• Board Certified Cognitive Specialist (BCCS), International Board of Credentialing & Continuing Education Standards

Honors & Awards

• Excellence in Administrative Leadership Award, 2021, SUNY Faculty Advisory Council on Teaching and Technology (FACT2), State Operated & Statutory Colleges
• SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2022 - 2023
• Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (FAOTA) Award, 2023 

• Textbook: The Texture of Life: Occupations & Related Activities 5th edition- Chapter 7 Co-Author- AOTA Press (2023)
• Textbook: The Occupational Therapy Student Guide to Understanding Identity: Bridging Differences and Creating Communities- Co-Author/ Co-Editor- Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Release Date: 01/2026)
• Textbook: Contemporary Case Studies in Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students, 1st edition- Co-Editor & Chapter Author- AOTA Press (2023)
• Textbook: Solomon & O'Brien's Pediatric Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant, 6th edition, Multiple Chapter Author- Elsevier Inc. (Release Date: Dec 2025)
• Article: Thomas, J. & Pagpatan, V. (2022). The effectiveness of a modified typing tutorial program for students with intellectual disabilities. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation International, 9(1), 1196. Link
• Article: Hamed, R., & Pagpatan, V. (2025). Empathy in Occupational Therapy: A Call for Reflection. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 13(2), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.2325 Link