Eileen M. Patton

Eileen M. Patton serves as Assistant Professor and Associate Undergraduate Program Director in the Department of Medical and Research Technology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She holds the administrative role of Interim Program Director for the Undergraduate Medical Technology Program, teaching MEDT 321 Introduction to Laboratory Techniques and MEDT 491 Clinical Immunology from her office in the Allied Health Building (Room 440A).

Her educational background includes:

• BS in Biological Sciences from University of Maryland (1976)
• MS in Biochemistry from University of Maryland (1980)
• Washington Hospital Center School of Medical Technology (1984)

Patton's teaching methodology integrates clinical immunology and microbiology expertise developed through prior work in community hospitals, reference laboratories, and physician clinics before joining UMB in 2001. She emphasizes preparing students for diverse laboratory settings through hands-on curriculum development.

Her professional certifications demonstrate specialized qualifications:

• Medical Technologist (MLS) from American Society of Clinical Pathologists (1984)
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) from District of Columbia Government (1986)
• Registered Microbiologist (RM) in Clinical and Public Health Microbiology from American Academy of Microbiology (2002)

In her program leadership role, Patton collaborates on student affairs, curriculum development, and admissions while directly advising undergraduate medical technology students. Her office contact includes phone (410) 706-3772 and email epatton@som.umaryland.edu.