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

Vikram Pagpatan, EdD, OTR/L, BCP, ATP, FAOTA, BCCS, CLA is an Associate Professor and Admissions Coordinator in the Occupational Therapy Program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. A nationally recognized clinician-scholar, Dr. Pagpatan’s work focuses on the intersections of functional biomechanics, assistive technology, and person-centered rehabilitation across the lifespan. His research and teaching emphasize interprofessional collaborations, evidence-based practice, and culturally responsive approaches to care. 

Board-certified in pediatrics, cognitive disorders for both adults and children, and as well as nationally credentialed in assistive technology, Dr. Pagpatan holds multiple advanced certifications that reflect his depth of clinical and scholarly expertise. He is an active author and contributor to several contemporary textbooks in assistive technology, pediatrics, rehabilitation sciences, and occupational therapy education, with work that advances the profession’s understanding of interdependence, technology integration, and inclusive design. He currently serves as an appointed member of the New York State Department of Education Occupational Therapy Board in which he strives to protect, educate, and enhance how the practice impacts clinicians, students, and consumers within the state. His clinical background spans acute care, rehabilitation, pediatrics, and community-based practice, and he is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association whose scholarship promotes health equity, meaningful participation, and innovation across diverse practice environments.

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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 Cognitive Specialist (BCCS), International Board of Credentialing & Continuing Education Standards

• Approved Provider for NYS Department of Health-Early Intervention Services

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 
• SUNY AI For the Public Good Fellow 
• Board Member- New York State Department of Education-Occupational Therapy

• Textbook: The Texture of Life: Occupations & Related Activities 5th edition- Chapter 7 Co-Author- AOTA Press (2023) Link
• 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) Link
• Textbook: Contemporary Case Studies in Occupational Therapy Practice: Guiding Critical Thinking for Students, 1st edition- Co-Editor & Chapter Author- AOTA Press (2023) Link
• Textbook: Solomon & O'Brien's Pediatric Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant, 6th edition, Multiple Chapter Author- Elsevier Inc. (Release Date: Dec 2025) Link
• Textbook: AI Powered Occupational Therapist Certification Preparation Workbook, 1 st edition, Donald Auriemma & Vikram Pagpatan- Amazon- Link
• Article: Pagpatan, V. (2022, August 1). Cultural articles of faith. OT Practice. https://www.aota.org/publications/ot-practice/ot-practice-issues/2022/cultural-articles-faith
• 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