Alston Bryan Calderon
PA-C, MSPAP, EMT-P
Website: www.Calderonmedicine.com
Email: Calderonmedicine@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alston-calderon
Physician Assistant Professional Experience:
Florida State University College of Medicine
January 2023 - Present
Clinical Assistant Professor
CHIRAL Medical Consulting
November 2022 - Present
Cosmetic Injection Services
September 2022 - Present
Trauma & Critical Care Surgery
General Surgery
Riverview Community Mental Health Center
January 2021 - Present
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Coral Shores Behavioral Health
March 2023 - March 2024
Hospital Medicine
April 2021 - August 2022
Trauma & Critical Care Surgery
General Surgery
Clinical Experience:
Emergency Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital
Cleveland Clinic Martin South
Cleveland Clinic Martin North
Emergency Medicine
Pediatrics
General Surgery
Internal Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Family Medicine
Behavioral and Mental Health
Behavioral and Mental Health
Paramedic / Firefighter Civilian Professional Experience:
Firefighter / Paramedic
January 2018 - August 2018
Inventory Control Coordinator
November 2017 - May 2018
Lead Paramedic / Firefighter
August 2008 - May 2015
Paramedic / Firefighter Military Professional Experience:
Rescue EMT / Firefighter
April 2004 - April 2008
Landstuhl Air Base - Landstuhl, Germany
Rescue EMT / Firefighter
April 2004 - April 2008
Kapaun Air Station, Kaiserslautern, Germany
Rescue EMT / Firefighter
April 2004 - April 2008
Sembach Air Base, Sembach, Germany
Rescue EMT / Firefighter
April 2004 - April 2008
Morón Air Base - Andalusia, Spain
Rescue EMT / Firefighter
NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter Fire / Crash / Rescue
NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter Crew Rescue
Zaragoza Air Base - Zaragoza, Spain
Rescue EMT / Firefighter
NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter Fire / Crash / Rescue
NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter Crew Rescue
Al Udeid Air Base - Doha, Qatar
Rescue EMT / Firefighter
Salerno - Khost, Afghanistan
Rescue EMT / Firefighter
Sales & Customer Service Professional Experience:
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital - Miami, Florida
Office Manager / Case Manager
January 2002 - April 2004
Telephone Marketing / Insurance Sales Agent – Miami, Florida
Avmed Medicare
August 2000 - November 2001
Technical Skills:
Electronic Health Records Software
Meditech EHR Software
Kareo Clinical EHR Software
eClinicalWorks EHR Software
PatientKeeper
Microsoft Office
Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
Certifications and Licenses:
Florida Board of Medicine PA-C Licensure
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Active United States Secret Security clearance
Florida State Licensed EMT-P (Paramedic)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Memberships:
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Certifications:
Firefighter I and II
Driver/Operator ARFF
Airport Firefighter
Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply
Driver/Operator Pumper
Fire Inspector I
Fire Inspector II
FEMA Safety Officer
Hazmat Awareness and Operations
Hazardous Materials Technician
Hazardous Material Incident Commander
Public Telecommunicator I/II
Rescue Technician I
Fire Officer I
Fire Officer II
Fire Instructor I
DOD Manned Space Flight Support:
Space Shuttle Orbiter Fire / Crash / Rescue Procedures Familiarization Course
Orbiter Crew Rescue Procedures Course
The Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy Video
The Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy
graduation video that I made for our class 6 -11
Awards:
Military Firefighter of the Quarter United States Air Forces in Europe (2006)
Military Firefighter of the year United States Air Forces in Europe (2006)
Airman of the Quarter United States Air Forces in Europe (2006)
Airman of the year United States Air Forces in Europe (2006)
Nominee for 12 Outstanding United States Air Force Airman of the year (2006)
Nominee for military service member of the year (2006)
Civilian of the Quarter Patrick AFB (2009)
Civilian of the Quarter Patrick AFB (2012)
Air Force Space Command Civilian Firefighter of the year (2012)
Outstanding Civil Engineering Manager of the Year, Civilian Technician Category (2012)
Air Force Space Command Civilian of the Year, Category I (2013)
Military Decorations and Ribbons:
Air Force Training Ribbon
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Service Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 1 Oak leaf cluster with Valor
Air Force Commendation Medal
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT
THE AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL
HAS BEEN AWARDED TO
SENIOR AIRMAN ALSTON B. CALDERON
FOR
MERITORIOUS SERVICE
7 OCTOBER 2004 TO 12 APRIL 2008
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Senior Airman Alston B. Calderon distinguished himself by meritorious service as Fire Protection Apprentice, Fire Protection Flight, 435th Civil Engineer Squadron, 435th Civil Engineer Group, 435th Air Base Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. During this period, Airman Calderon exhibited unparalleled dedication and firefighting skills as a member of the emergency response force. Airman Calderon was dispatched to a dormitory fire, initiated ventilation and check for fire extension. His actions helped save the 2.2-million-dollar facility and 275 occupants. Additionally, Airman Calderon responded to a C-130 engine fire. He immediately deployed a hose line, extinguished the fire, cleared a path for firefigthers to search for possible missing crew members and saved a 23-billion-dollar warfighting asset. Furthermore, Airman Calderon responded to a patient experiencing cardiac arrest. He quickly conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and delivered lifesaving compressions to restart the pateint’s heart and save the patient’s life. Finally, Airman Calderon was awarded the United States Air Forces in Europe’s coveted Military Firefighter of the Year Award for 2006 and contributed toward his flight winning the 2007 United States Air Forces in Europe’s Chief Master Sergeant Ralph E. Sanborn Award for Outstanding Fire Protection. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Calderon while serving his country reflect credit upon himself and the United Stated Air Force.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND
23 MAY 2008
RICHARD J. WHEELER
Colonel, USAF
Commander, 435th Civil Engineer Group
Language Skills:
Spanish (Latin American): Professional Working Proficiency
Publications:
Florida State University College of Medicine, 1115 West Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4300
Literature Review
Research paper
Research poster
HEAL Journal, Summer 2020
Story on creating an educational website www.CalderonMedicine.com
Education:
Florida State University College of Medicine
August 2018 – December 2020
Master of Science Physician Assistant Practice (MSPAP)
University of Central Florida
January 2016 – August 2017
Health Sciences Pre-Clinical (BS)
Eastern Florida State College
January 2012 – May 2014
Emergency Medical Services (AS)
Brevard Community College
January 2010 – May 2012
Associates in Arts (AA)
Alston’s Recent Blog Post
The aim of this blog is to share my thoughts as they present themselves throughout the course of my life. The more that I can share about my thoughts, successes and failures the more that I can connect with people throughout the world.
Everyone has a story to tell, I’m just trying to capture mine in real time, Enjoy!
In our fast-paced modern world, the connection between our diet and overall well-being is often overlooked. However, the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, widely regarded as the father of modern medicine, understood this connection well. His famous quote, "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food," underscores the profound impact that what we consume can have on our health. Today, this ancient wisdom is finding new relevance, particularly in the realm of mental health, with growing evidence supporting the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.