He comes to MITAC with a vast knowledge of implementation and application of a wide spectrum of software and hardware issues relevant to telemedicine and medical informatics. Dr. Rafiq's extensive research and teaching experience at MCVH includes the identification of unique neuronal circuitry and development of novel techniques in the field of Status Epilepticus. He has published extensively in peer reviewed journals and had presented his findings at national conferences. Dr. Rafiq received his undergraduate degree from City College of New York, and graduate degree from Hunter College of New York. Dr. Rafiq completed his medical degree at St. George's University with clerkship trainings at Yale University School of Medicine.