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Office
496 Calle Sirio
Altamira
San Juan, PR 00920Phone+1 787-792-9026Fax+1 787-783-7005
Summary
- Dr. Jaime Claudio-Villamil is ad-honorem Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus, where he is founding and active faculty member of the Medical Cannabis Certification Training Program for Physicians, which is also presently the approved curriculum by the College of Physicians of Puerto Rico. He is Director COSACO (Coalicion Sabiduria Covid-19) an educational coalition of more 100+ clinicians, scientists and humanists aggregating information into actionable wisdom in Puerto Rico's response to the pandemic. Dr. Claudio received undergraduate training in Chemical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology and Biochemistry and Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He earned his MD and Family Medicine Specialty at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He was awarded a post-graduate fellowship in education and research from the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill. He created the first Multidisciplinary Clinic for the Management of Obesity in 1989 and the first Telemedicine-Radiology Project in Puerto Rico in 2001. He has participated in more than 20 clinical trials including the co-authoring of the NIH, Jama published, SELECT Study on the prevention of Prostate Cancer. Dr. Claudio has been a TV, Radio and Newspaper medical news analyst since 1983. His radio program SALU+DEMOS on Science, Philosophy, Medicine and Longevity, has the highest audience rating for a program in this time slot. He has a daily intervention as a medical journalist at WAPA TV newscast. He is recipient of the Family Physician Award of 2012 and the Humanities in Medicine Award of 2016. Presently focused on creating a personalized integrated medical practice that integrates observational research, genomics with precise dosing-formulation of cannabinoids, with Endocannabinoid Wellness Strategies (mindful meditation, Tai Chi, Yoga, supplements) to reverse the Endocannabinoid Deficiency Syndrome and promote healthy lifespan
Education & Training
- University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences CampusPhysician Certification for Medical Cannabis Recommendation, Medical Cannabis, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, 2017 - 2017
- University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, 1983 - 1984
- University of Puerto RicoResidency, Family Medicine, 1978 - 1981
- University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 1978
- University of WisconsinBS, Biochemistry, Cum Laude, 1971 - 1974
- Georgia Institute of TechnologyNo Degree, Biochemistry, 1970 - 1971
Certifications & Licensure
- PR State Medical License 1982 - 2025
- American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Humanities in Medicine Award American Academy of Family Physicians, Puerto Rico Chapter, 2016
- Outstanding Family Physician American Academy of Family Physicians, Puerto Rico Chapter, 2010
- Family Doctor of the Year, Puerto Rico Chapter AAFP, 2010
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1416 citationsEffect of selenium and vitamin E on risk of prostate cancer and other cancers: the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT).Scott M. Lippman, Eric A. Klein, Phyllis J. Goodman, M. Scott Lucia, Ian M. Thompson
JAMA. 2009-01-07
Journal Articles
- Effect of selenium and vitamin E on risk of prostate cancer and other cancers: the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT).Lippman SM1, Klein EA, Goodman PJ, Lucia MS, Thompson IM, Ford LG, Parnes HL, Minasian LM, Gaziano JM, Hartline JA, Parsons JK, Bearden JD 3rd, Crawford ED, Goodman GE..., JAMA, 1/7/2009
- Major Cardiovascular Events in Hypertensive Patients Randomized to Doxazosin vs Chlorthalidone:The Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attac...Clinical Center Group (Claudio J), JAMA, 1/19/2000
- HL7 and Communications Standards in a PR National Health Information Highway ArchitectureClaudio J, Revista Medicina Familia de PR, 1/1/1998
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Abstracts/Posters
- Occupational Stress in a White Collar PopulationClaudio J, Proceedings Family Medicine Fellowship, Fall, University of North Carolina, 1/1/1985
Lectures
- Medical Informatics for Primary Care PhysiciansCaribe Hilton - 1/1/1999
- Integration Issues in IT Healthcare: A Primer1/1/1999
- Information Technology in Healthcare: The Challange of Integration.1/1/1999
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Other
- Optimizing the use of information technologies in health careClaudio J, San Juan Star
1/27/1998 - Island’s health reform creates need for enhance information tools.Claudio J, Caribbean Bussines
1/14/1998 - Towards an Electronic Medical Record: A White PaperClaudio J with Dr. Jose Piovanetti
1/1/1997 - Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Telemedicine Pilot Study Vieques-Centro Medico: PR Science and Technology OfficePuerto Rico Science and Technology Office, PRIDCO2000–2001
- Telemedicine Planning Study:Puerto Rico Science and Technology Office, PRIDCO1999–2000
- Environmental Assesment Intervention Analysis Dissemination of research related to drug use and abuse in college studentsDepartment of Education-FIPSE-Funds for Improvment of Post Secondary Education1995–1997
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention and Wellness Program,FIPSE-US Department of Education 1993-951993–1994
Committees
- Board Member, Corporacion de las Artes Musicales CAM 1992 - 1995
- Board of Directors, YMCA Puerto Rico 1984 - 1986
Professional Memberships
- International Cannabinoid Research SocietyMember
- Society of Cannabis CliniciansMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
Industry Relationships
- Educational Consultant, Academic Sciences of Puerto RicoResearch based recommendations on dosis, formulation and administration route of medical cannabis for patient with chronic conditions2016 - 2017
External Links
- Dr. Claudio Web Sitehttp://drclaudio.net
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