Vilma A. Joseph
Vilma A Joseph, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

Albert Einstein College of Medicine
USA

Education

 

1994  Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health Master of Public Health
1993  Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Medical Degree
1989 Queens College – City University of New York Bachelor of Arts

 

Biography

As an anesthesiologist she is interested in patient safety and quality improvement.  She worked at the hospital, state and national levels as a leader in these areas.  In addition, she is active politically and currently serves as the Secretary of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists.  In addition, she is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists' House of Delegates. 

 

Research Interest

Her research interests include patient safety and quality improvement

 

Professional Activities:

Awards And Honors

1989 Phi Beta Kappa
1993 Sylvain Shane Anesthesiology Award, JHH
2004 Chairman’s Award, Department of Anesthesiology AECOM/MMC
2005 Teacher’s Award, Department of Anesthesiology AECOM/MMC

Board Certifications

1998-Present New York State Medical License
1999 American Board of Anesthesiologist-Board Certified

Professional Employment and Hospital Appointments:

1998-Present Attending Anesthesiologist Montefiore Medical Center
1998-1999 Instructor in Anesthesiology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center
1999-2010 Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center
2004-2010 Associate Director of Quality Management and Outcomes Research
Department of Anesthesiology, Montefiore Medical Center
2005-2010 Associate Clinical Director of Anesthesiology-Weiler Division, Montefiore Medical Center
2010-2012 Director of Quality Management and Outcomes Research
Department of Anesthesiology, Montefiore Medical Center
2010-Present Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center
2010-2011 Clinical Director of Anesthesiology-Weiler Division, Montefiore Medical Center

 

Publications

  1. Slakey D.P, Patgel S, Joseph V, Edwin D, Burdick J., Ratner L.E. Patient Acceptance of Cadaveric Kidneys from Expanded Criteria Donors. Transplantation Proceedings, 29, 116-117, 1997
  2. Joseph V, and Lagasse R. Monitoring and Analysis of Outcome Studies. International Anesthesia Clinics, 42(2):113-130, 2003
  3. Joseph V and Frost E. Do We Really Need Preanesthesia Clinics?  Anesthesiology News, April, 42-45, 2009
  4. Muse O, Song J, Joseph V. Healthcare Disparities in Anesthesiology.
  5. O’Halloran K,  Depalma A, Joseph V,  Cobelli N, Sharan A. The role of accountable care organizations in delivering value. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. October 2012
  6. Song J, Rivera J, Joseph V and Reddy S. A Successful Resuscitation of a Young Patient with Persistent Life Threatening Ventricular Fibrillation during a Minor Surgical Procedure. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 7 (11):948-952, 2015
  7. Reddy S, Joseph V and Cammarata B. Operating Room Efficiency and Patient Safety:  Are they inversely related? Anesthesiology Newsletter (In Press)
  8. Joseph V. “Preparing for Orthopedic Surgery.” Scientific Evidence for Musculoskeletal, Bariatric, and Sports Nutrition. CRC Publications. 2006
  9. Joseph, V.  “Developing Interview Questions.” Medical Malpractice Claims Investigation. Jones and Bartlett Publishers. 2007 
  10. Goodwin, G and Joseph V. “Neuromuscular Blockers.” Essentials of Pharmacology for Anesthesia, Pain Medicine, and Critical Care. Kaye, Alan David, Kaye, Adam M., Urman, Richard D. (Eds.) 2015, p 195-204.
  11. Ueno H, Benjamin L, Popischil M, Joseph V, Manning J. Methyl Acetyl Phosphate: an anti-sickling agent and a covalent probe for anion binding sites. Blood, 70:A69, 1987
  12. Joseph V, Lehning E, Lagasse R. Transfer of Anesthesia Care and Adverse Outcomes. Anesthesiology, 91:A11996, 1999
  13. Joseph V, Lehning E, Lagasse R. Case Length, ASA status and Adverse Outcomes. Anesthesiology, 93:A1179, 2000
  14. Levine RD, Joseph V, Lagasse R. Do Physicians Learn from Their Mistakes? Anesthesiology, A1179, 2000
  15. Joseph V, Lehning E, Levine R, Lagasse R, Saubermann A. ASA Physical Status, Operative Setting, and Adverse Outcomes. Anesthesiology, A1079, 2002
  16. Joseph V, Levine R, Lehning E, Lagasse R. Design of a Patient Safety Curriculum For Graduate Medical Education in Anesthesiology. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia,15(8):626,2003
  17. Joseph V, Levine R, Lehning E, Lagasse R. Design of a Patient Safety Curriculum For Graduate Medical Education in Anesthesiology. Anesthesiology,A1336, 2003
  18. Lu G, Joseph V. Spinal vs. Hemorrhagic Hypotension on Cerebral Blood Flow and Microcirculation in Rats. Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, 15(4):A370-2,2003
  19. Levine R, Joseph V, Lagasse R. Effect of Decreasing Anesthesiologist Staffing in a Preoperative Evaluation Unit. Anesthesiology, A1404, 2004
  20. Joseph V, Levine R, Lagasse R. Structured Peer Review Analysis of Anesthesia Equipment-Related Adverse Outcomes. Anesthesiology, A1290, 2004
  21. Joseph V, Straker T, Bastien A.  Design of a Cost-Effective Analysis of the Implementation of a Difficult Airway Curriculum. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 17 (8): 669-70, 2005
  22. Straker T, Bastien A, Joseph V. Continuing Medical Education Program Introducing Yourself to the Evolution of an Individualized Difficult Airway Algorithm. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 17(8):673, 2005
  23. Joseph V, Levine R., Lagasse R. Medical Malpractice Litigation and Preventable System Errors. Anesthesiology, A1206, 2005
  24. Levine R, Joseph V, Lagasse R. Adverse Outcomes and Human Errors in a System of Structured Peer Review. Anesthesiology, A146, 2006
  25. Joseph V, Levine R., Lagasse R. Structured Peer Review and the Quality Management Template- A Multi-Institutional Analysis. Anesthesiology, A136, 2006
  26. Nahar A, Levine R, Lu G, Lagasse R, Joseph V. Structured Peer Review Analysis of Perioperative Adverse Outcomes Associated with Vascular and Non-vascular Craniotomies. Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology and Critical Care. 2006
  27. Levine R, Joseph V, Lagasse R. Consensus in an Anesthesia Department Using Structured Peer Review Regarding Human vs. System Errors. Anesthesiology, A1795, 2007
  28. Joseph V, Levine R., Lagasse R. Transfer of Anesthesia Care: Are We Compromising Patient Safety? Anesthesiology, A1782, 2007
  29. Shay H, Nguyen S, Levine R, Joseph V. Perioperative Adverse Outcomes of Craniotomies and Laminectomies: Gender and Age Disparities? Anesthesiology, A493, 2008
  30. Joseph V. Landor N, Duran H. Diwan M, Levine R. Quality Management Practices in New York State. Anesthesiology, A385, 2008
  31. Levine R, Joseph V, Lagasse R. Application of a Quality Management Program to Fulfill MOCA Requirements for the PPAI Program. Anesthesiology, A1632, 2008
  32. Levine R, Straker T, Bastien A, Jindal M, Joseph V. Decreased Airway Complications after Introduction of an Airway Curriculum in an Academic Setting. Anesthesiology, A411, 2008
  33. Joseph V, Kamen C, Levine R, Krayman A, Lagasse R. Transfer of Care:  Are We Hiding Bad Outcomes? Anesthesiology, A1062, 2009
  34. Davila-Velazquez J, Kleinman S, Velisek L, Levine R, Joseph V. Time of Day Plays a Role in the Incidence of Unintentional Dural Punctures in Obstetrical Patients Anesthesiology, A723, 2010
  35. Davila-Velazquez J, Kleinman S, Velisek L, Levine R, Joseph V. Time of Day Plays a Role in the Incidence of Unintentional Dural Punctures in Obstetrical Patients. Practice Management Conference, 2014
  36. Muse I, Liau A, Song J, Dutton R, Joseph V. Healthcare Disparities in the Perioperative Setting:  An Analysis of the National Anesthesia Clinical Outcomes Registry. Anesthesiology A.3171, 2014

 

 

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