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Elvis Pagan, MD

Elvis Pagan, MD

Director of Clinical Science, Phase 1

540-578-0328
erpagan@carilionclinic.org

Position Responsibilities

As Director of Clinical Skills (Phase 1) at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM), Dr. Elvis Pagan provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and integration of the pre-clerkship clinical skills curriculum. He ensures that early clinical training is intentionally aligned with foundational science education, helping students connect basic science concepts to patient-centered practice through the development of clinical reasoning, physical examination skills, and effective communication.

Dr. Pagan works closely with the Associate Dean for Clinical Science to ensure that the Phase I curriculum advances the broader mission of VTCSOM and prepares students for success in clerkships and electives. He partners extensively with directors and faculty of the Integrated Foundational Sciences (IFS) course to translate theoretical knowledge into meaningful clinical application.

In addition, Dr. Pagan collaborates with the standardized patient program to create realistic, structured clinical encounters that allow learners to build skills in a safe and supportive environment. He also works alongside the Director of Ultrasound to incorporate point-of-care imaging as a tool to reinforce physical examination skills, make anatomy visible, and strengthen diagnostic reasoning.

Professional Background

A member of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine faculty since the inaugural class of 2010, Dr. Pagan has played an integral role in shaping the institution’s clinical skills curriculum. He previously served as Clinical Skills Director for Year 2, contributing to the development and refinement of the legacy curriculum. Throughout his tenure, he has served as a lecturer, small-group facilitator, and curriculum designer.

Dr. Pagan has practiced internal medicine for more than 17 years with Carilion Clinic, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. He also offers consultative expertise in the management of medical complications during pregnancy, supporting perinatal patients with complex medical needs.

Deeply committed to medical education, Dr. Pagan serves as faculty for the Internal Medicine Residency Program and teaches clerkship students from VTCSOM as well as from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (Blacksburg campus).

He is actively engaged in institutional leadership and governance, serving on multiple Carilion committees, including the Institutional Review Board (where he previously served as Vice Chair), Graduate Medical Education, the Internal Medicine Residency Recruitment and Wellness Committees.

Research Interests

  • Complications in Pregnancy
  • POCUS in medical education
  • Preventative Care
  • Assessments in medical education

Awards and Honors

  • VTC teaching award, July 2016
  • Scholarship in Education Award, 2025
  • Carilion Physician Recognition Award, October 2026

Education and Training

  • MD, University of North Carolina SOM
  • BS, Chemical Engineering (Cum Laude), North Carolina State University
  • Residency, Internal Medicine, Brown University Internal Medicine Program
  • Fellowship, Obstetric Medicine, Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island

Other Positions

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, VTCSOM

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