Myriam E. Torres, PhD, MSPH is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director, Consortium for Latino Health Studies in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health.
Biographical Profile
College
Arnold School of Public Health
Department
Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research, Study abroad, Service
Countries
Mexico and Colombia
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
Yes
(Colombia)
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes
(Spanish)
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
Hispanic/Latinos, Access to care, disparities, discrimination, immigration
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities
Personal Focus Areas
Hispanic/Latino Health
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
2001
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
PhD
Epidemiology
1991
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
MSPH
Epidemiology
1987
Universidad de Antioquia
Medellin, Colombia
MSP
General Public Health
1981
Universidad Javeriana
Bogota, Colombia
BS
Nursing
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
Membership
Current member, Hispanic Advisory Committee, South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs
Membership
Current member, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Commissioner's Advisory Council on Elimination of Health Disparities
Professional Activity
Current Board of Directors, Acercamiento Hispano de Carolina del Sur (SC Hispanic Outreach)
Professional Activity
Current Board of Directors, Past President, South Carolina/South Western Colombia Partners of the Americas
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
01/2002 - 07/2007
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina
01/2004 - 08/2007
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow and Research Associate, South Carolina Rural Health research Center, Department of health Policy Services and Management, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina
09/2005
Faculty and Scholar Advisor, CDC/ASPH Institute for HIV Prevention Leadership, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina
01/2006
Director, Consortium for Latino Immigrant Studies, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina
07/2007
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2008
Award
Certificate of Appreciation, South Carolina/South Western Colombia Partners of the Americas
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