Hobbies/Sports:
Piloting airplanes; Spending time with her family; Traveling; Playing the flute, piano and bassoon
Education Degrees:
MD; University at Buffalo
Affiliations Awards:
Fellow, College of Critical Care Medicine; Guidelines for Neuromuscular Blocking Agents, Society of Critical Care Medicine; Fellow, American College of Physicians
Charity:
Medical Director, District Two Fire Department; President, Board of Challenger Learning Center
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
16
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work and supportive family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because her initial focus was on education in astrophysics, and she continued to also focus on medical intensive care.
Extended Bio Profile:
As an attending intensive care physician, Dr. Deblock has held a director-level position for four years. She teaches at the Albany Medical College and is an adjunct professor at Schenectady County Community College. She is also a visiting scientist specializing in cardiophysiology at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Serving as an attending intensive care physician; Directing; Teaching at the Albany Medical College and Schenectady County Community College; Acting as a visiting research scientist at NASA, Cardiovasculer Physiologe Laboratory
Education Certifications:
Board certification in Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine
Awards/Honors:
Special Space Flight Achievement Award, NASA (2002); President's Award Society of Critical Care Medicine
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Deblock hopes to experience continued growth.