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Yosefa Pessin is an Associate Professor and Program Chair/Director of the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University’s College of Health Professions. With over 25 years of clinical experience as a certified sonographer (RDMS, RDCS, RVT), she specializes in abdominal, ob-gyn, echocardiography, and vascular ultrasound. Her academic leadership focuses on integrating clinical expertise, educational technology, and simulation into the curriculum.
- Doctorate in Health Science (ATSU)
- BS in Diagnostic Medical Imaging (Downstate)
- MS in Curriculum Development & Educational Technology (University at Albany)
Her research emphasizes infection control prevention, educational technology, and simulation in medical imaging education. She has developed innovative teaching methods like the Glow Powder technique for infection control training and pioneered phantom-based ultrasound education.
Recent publications highlight her work on sonography scope-of-practice standards, simulation tools in accredited programs, and phantom applications for clinical training. These studies span keywords like diagnostic imaging, simulation, and medical education, with sub-fields in curriculum design, clinical skills, and healthcare policy.
Scientific Awards:
- Kenneth Gottesfeld Research Award (2x)
- Distinguished Educators Award (SDMS, 2022)
- Senior Member, AIUM
Dr. Pessin contributes to College service through multiple committee roles and bridges clinical practice with academic instruction, ensuring students receive cutting-edge training aligned with industry trends.
