With excellent background in the sciences and medicine, Dr. Colon brings exquisite knowledge and insight into the world of Medicine, Radiology and Health Science. He has been honored with the Southwest Asia Service Medal, for his participation in the Persian Gulf War. Among others of his achievements, is his own published Dissertation work; Dr. Colon has contributed with research, in the area of kids with respiratory disease, implementing new perspectives to the field, and study of this area. At AIU, we are proud to have Faculty such as Dr. Edgar Colon, who bring so much input and dedication to our students.
Education/ Special Training:
2004 Atlantic International University, Hawaii, USA
Doctor of Philosophy,
Major in Health Science “Summa Cum Laude”
School of Science and Engineering
1998 Medical Science Campus, University of Puerto Rico
Master in Public Health,
Major in Epidemiology
1992 Bachelor in Health Sciences,
Major in Health Services Administration
Medical Science Campus, University of Puerto Rico
1989 Medical Science Campus, University of Puerto Rico
Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology,
1999 Medical Science Campus, University of Puerto Rico
Certificate in Computed Tomography,
2000 Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging,
Medical Imaging Consultant, Inc.
Languages:
Spanish: Good writing / Good conversation /
English: Good writing / Good conversation /
Experience:
2005– Present Atlantic International University
Honolulu, Hi
Academic Advisor
07-2001- Present Caribbean Central University of Puerto Rico
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Professor
11/92 – Present One Veterans Plaza
US Veterans Administration Hospital
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Radiology Technologist
07/2001 – Present Caribbean Central University of Puerto Rico
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Clinical Instructor and Evaluator
Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Certificates Students
01/2000 – 05/2000 University of the East
Radiology Technology Program
Carolina, Puerto Rico
07/1989 – 11/1992 Pediatric University Hospital
PR Medical Center
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Radiology Technician
03/1989 – 05/1991 201st. Evacuation Hospital PRANG
Camp Santiago, Salinas, Puerto Rico
Patient Administration Specialist
Awards and Publications:
1992 Persian Gulf Veteran,
Southwest Asia Service Medal,
W/2 Bronze Stars
Continuing Education Program Catalog
Metropolitan University of Puerto Rico
Dissertations: Appropriate Uses of Contrast Media in Radiology
Security Aspects Related with Magnetic Resonance
Research
Risk Factors for Hospitalization in Infants with Respiratory
Scinsital Virus Infection, 1999
Aeroallergen Evaluation in Homes of Asthmatic Children in
PR, 2000 Investigator, Dr. José R. Rodríguez Santana, MD, FAAP
Other qualifications:
Speaker
Metropolitan University of Puerto Rico
Continuing Education Program
Conferences: Basic Principles of Computed Tomography
Basic Principles of Magnetic Resonance
Appropriate Uses of Diagnostic Clinic Imaging
Medical Science Campus, University of Puerto Rico
Continuing Education Program
Health Allied Professions
Conference: Appropriate Uses of X-rays, Computed Tomograph
and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Collaborator
Radiologic Technology Program
Medical Science Campus, University of Puerto Rico
Curriculums Designer for the Diagnostic Images Bachelor Degree
Proposal
Radiologic Technology Program
Caribbean Central University of Puerto Rico
Consultant for the Computed Tomography and Magnetic
Resonance Certificates
Consultant for the Diagnostic Images Bachelor Degree Proposal
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Council of Higher Education
Consultant for the Bachelor in Health Sciences with a
Concentration in Computed Tomography and Magnetic
Resonance Imaging, Interamerican University of Puerto Rico,
Ponce PR