Carmen Yolanda Pagan, MD
Assistant Professor; Assistant Clinical Professor, Internal Medicine (Rheumatology); Director of Tele Rheumatology, Medicine
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Biography
Dr. Pagan obtained her MD at the Universidad Central del Caribe in Puerto Rico. She completed her residency at the VA Caribbean Health System and rheumatology fellowship at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Pagan is an attending physician at the VA Hospital in West Haven. She joined the Section of Rheumatology in July of 2016 and is an Assistant Clinical Professor.
Education & Training
- MDJackson Memorial Medical Center, Rheumatology fellowship (1999)
- Rheumatology FellowJackson Memorial Medical Center (1999)
- MDVA Caribbean HC System, Internal Medicine (1996)
- Internal Medicine ResidentVA Caribbean HC System (1996)
- MDUniversidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine (1993)
- BSUniversidad de Puerto Rico, Biology (1989)
Certifications
- Board CertificationABIM, Rheumatology (2022)
- Board CertificationABIM, Internal Medicine (2018)
Activities
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Systemic Lupus ErythematosusGuaynabo, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 2016Medical Staff and Nursing Healthcare Annual Conference
- Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatoid ArthritisSan Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico 2015Annual Meeting
- Rheumatic DiseasesSan Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico 2014Annual Meeting
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Rheumatoid ArthritisGuaynabo, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 2013Medical Staff and Nursing HC Annual Conference
- OsteoporosisBayamón, Bayamón, Puerto Rico 2012Osteoporosis Workshop
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Award of Appreciation for Devoted Teaching and Mentoring | Rheumatology Fellows Yale School of Medicine | 2021 |
| Doctor's Choice Award | 2015 | |
| Doctor's Choice Award | 2014 | |
| Doctor's Choice Award | 2010 | |
| Puerto Rico House of Representatives Recognition Award for Professional Excellence | 2005 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists (USSONAR) | Member | 2022 - Present |
| Latinas in Academia Group (LaRa) | Member | 2022 - Present |
| VA CT Healthcare Systems VISN-1 OPPE for Rheumatology | Reviewer | 2022 - Present |
| VA Rheumatology Consortium (VARC) | Member | 2021 - Present |
| VA CT Healthcare Systems DEI Committee | Committee Member | 2021 - Present |
| Yale Rheumatology Program Evaluation Committee | Committee Member | 2021 - Present |
| Fundación Puertorriqueña de Enfermedades Reumáticas (FER) | Advisor | 2010 - Present |
| Board of Directors, Caribbean Preparatory School | Secretary | 2007 - 2008 |
| Puerto Rico Association of Rheumatology | President | 2007 - 2008 |
| Board of Directors, Caribbean Preparatory School | Chair of Leadership Committee | 2006 - 2008 |
| Board of Directors, Caribbean Preparatory School | Member | 2006 - 2008 |
| Puerto Rico Association of Rheumatology | Vice President | 2006 - 2007 |
| Clinica Las Americas De Guaynabo, Clinica La Americas de Guaynabo | Board of Directors | 2005 - 2014 |
| Puerto Rico Association of Rheumatology | Officer | 2005 - 2006 |
| American College of Rheumatology | Member | 1999 - Present |