Patricia Vargas, DHSc, RVT

Sonography Program Director, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Areas of Expertise

Vascular Sonography

Biography

Patricia Vargas earned a Doctor of Health Science degree from A.T. Still University and a Master of Health Science from Nova Southeastern University. She serves as Professor and Program Director of the new DMS Program at Touro University, and she was as a Professor and Clinical Coordinator of the Medical Sonography Program at Nova Southeastern University prior to her appointment at Touro University. Dr. Vargas is a specialized vascular sonographer with over 18 years of experience in the field. Her dedication to education and her commitment to excellence are evident in her research interests, which include vascular sonography, diabetes, clinical education, sonography education, and interprofessional education.

She is an active member of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS), the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU), and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). Her contributions as an invited speaker, subject matter expert, and peer reviewer reflect her passion for advancing the field of sonography.

Education

  • Doctor of Health Science, 2016 A. T. Still University Mesa, AZ
  • Master of Health Science, 2007 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Bachelor of Health Science in Vascular Sonography, 2006 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Bachelor of Arts in Education, 1998 National University of San Marcos Lima, Peru

Honors and Awards

  • Alpha Eta Honor Society

Recent Publications

Institutional Assessment of Interprofessional Education Day using the Interprofessional Collaborative Competencies Attainment Survey https://asha2022-asha.ipostersessions.com/default.aspx?s=F9-1C-CF-27-F7-33-6E-41-7A-5B-AF-92-9D-9C-D9-91&guestview=true Nicholson, N., Fitzharris, K., Morris, M., Swann, E., Fiano, K., Singer, R., Valenti, K., Chase, A., Vargas, P., Ojeda, A. (2022). Poster Presentation – 2022 ASHA Convention November 17, 2022

The Interprofessional Diabetes and Education Awareness (IDEA) Community Program http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.xjep.2017.03.006 Dunbar, S., Feldman, H., Morrow, T., Vargas, P., Fritzinger-Hearn, L., Levin, A., Nehmad, L., & Swann, E. (2017). Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice.

Reduced Central Retinal Artery Blood Flow Is Related to Impaired Central Visual Function in Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02713683.2017.1338350 Kayser, S., Vargas, P., Mendelsohn, D., Han, J., Bi, H., Benavente, A., & Bittner, A. (2017). Current Eye Research.

Randomized Controlled Trial of Electro-stimulation Therapies to Modulate Retinal Blood Flow and Visual Function in Retinitis Pigmentosa https://doi.org/10.1111/aos.13581 Bittner, A. K., Seger, K., Salveson, R.., Kayser, S., Morrison, N., Vargas, P., Mendelsohn, D., Han, J., Bi, H., Dagnielie, G., Benavente, A., & Ramella-Roman, J. (2017). Acta Ophthalmologica. PROFESSIONAL

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Society for Vascular Ultrasound
  • Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine

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