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

Associate Professor
Admissions Coordinator
Occupational Therapy Program

Education
  • Walden University- Doctor of Education (EdD), Specialization in Educational Technology
  • York College City University of New York- Master of Science-Occupational Therapy 
  • LaGuardia Community College- Emergency Medical Services Education-NYS Licensure 
Advanced Leadership & Clinical Certifications 
  • Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)- Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
  • American Occupational Therapy Association-Board Certification in Pediatrics (BCP)
  • International Board of Credentialing & Continuing Education Standards- Certified Autism Specialist (CAS)
  • International Board of Credentialing & Continuing Education Standards- Board Certified Telepractice Specialist (BCTS)
  • International Board of Credentialing & Continuing Education Standards- Board Certified Cognitive Specialist (BCCS) 
  • American Occupational Therapy Association- Certified Leader in Academia Certification (CLA) 
Personal Statement

Dr. Pagpatan (he/him) is a licensed and registered NYS occupational therapist and a graduate of York College CUNY . His clinical 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 I and the Assistive Technology course within the core curriculum at SUNY Downstate, serves as a Master’s Research Project advisor and contributes annually to the NBCOT board examination prep course at Downstate.

Notable Speaking Engagements

  • Keynote Speaker- Arizona State Occupational Therapy Association- Fall Conference-2024  
  • Keynote Speaker- Nevada Occupational Therapy Association- Spring Conference- 2024 
  • Keynote Speaker- Mercy University Department of Occupational Therapy White Coat Ceremony- 2024 
  • Aging Together Podcast- Digital Literacy and Older Adults- 2024

Regional/National Presentations & Publications 

  • Assistive Technology Industry Association 2021 Virtual Conference- Remote Learning: Optimizing Video Conference Tools Within Higher Education- Virtual Presentation 
  • New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA)- 2020 Annual Conference- Poster Presentation: A Pilot Study to Identify Demographic Factors Affecting Occupational Therapists’ Willingness to Address Sexuality as an ADL 
  • New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA)- 2020 Annual Conference-Virtual Session-Addressing Racial, Social & Health Disparities Through A Student Association Led Collaborative Movement: SOTA/COTAD at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University 
  • Cornell University- eCornell NYS Citizen Public Health Training Program- Keynote Session, May 2021- Adapting During A Pandemic: Removing Barriers for Individuals with Disabilities
  • American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit 2021- Simulated Occupational Therapy Volunteering Experience: A Digitized Approach to A Program Admissions Standard
  • American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit 2021- The Exploration of an Equitable Form of Occupational Therapy Academic Admissions: A Measure in the Diversification of the Profession
  • American Occupational Therapy Association Children & Youth Specialty Conference 2021- Assessment of Social Media Competency Amongst School-Aged Children: Implications for Occupational Therapy Pediatric Practice
  • New York State Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference 2021- Social Media Competency and Occupational Therapy Practitioners: Are We Sharing Too Much?
  • New York State Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference 2021- The Role of Occupational Therapy Students Addressing Mental Health Needs Through a Student-Run Free Clinic Model: A SUNY Downstate Perspective
  • Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Annual Conference 2022- Addressing Equity, Inclusion, and Sensitivity Within Pediatric Tele-therapy
  • Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Annual Conference 2022- Enabling Communication & Independence-Application of AAC to Multiple Sclerosis
  • Deleware Occupational Therapy Association (DOTA) Virtual Presentation (2022) (Invited Speaker)- Social Media Competency in Occupational Therapy: Are We Sharing Too Much? 
  • SUNY 30th Annual Conference on Instruction & Technology (CIT 2022)- Virtual Conference- Social Media Competency Amongst College Students: Implications for Healthcare Education
  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Education Summit 2022- Leveraging Social Media Technologies into Innovative Forms of Pedagogy: Implications Towards Contemporary Occupational Therapy Education
  • New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA) Annual Conference 2022- Working with Sikh Communities: Inequities and Missed Opportunities Within Culturally Sensitive Occupational Therapy Practice 
  • American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Education Summit 2022- Leveraging Social Media Technologies into Innovative Forms of Pedagogy: Implications Towards Contemporary Occupational Therapy Education 
  • Textbook: The Texture of Life: Occupations & Related Activities 5th edition- Chapter 7 Co-Author- AOTA Press (2023)
  • Textbook: Contemporary Case Studies in Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students, 1st edition- Editor & Chapter Author- AOTA Press (2023)

Podcast Presentations

Distinguished Leadership/Service Roles
  • Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) at Downstate Faculty Advisor
  • Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)- Downstate Chapter- Faculty Advisor & Founder
  • New York State Black Occupational Therapy Caucus Member (NYSBOTC)
  • Association of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Occupational Therapy (AAPIOT)Past President (Elected)  
  • SUNY Downstate Assembly of Faculty and Professional Staff- Senator (Elected) 
  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Board Director (Elected)   
  • American Occupational Therapy Association Board Certification in Pediatrics- Item Writer, 2023-2024
Honors & Awards
  • SUNY Faculty Advisory Council on Teaching and Technology (FACT2)- Excellence in Administrative Leadership Award 2021- State Operated & Statutory Colleges (Awarded) 
  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Appointment to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee (Appointed)
  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Appointment to the AOTA Leadership Diversity Leadership Program Development Sub-Committee- Chair
  • SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching- 2022-2023
  • Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (FAOTA) Award-2023