Illinois College of Optometry | 2005 | O.D.
Syracuse University | 2001 | M.S.Ed.
Ithaca College | 1999 | B.S.
Syracuse University | 2001 | M.S.Ed.
Ithaca College | 1999 | B.S.
About
Dr. Joshua Baker, originally from Blossvale, New York, came to Midwestern University after serving as the Chief of Optometry Service at the U.S. Army Health Clinic in Stuttgart. An Army Major, he spent time deployed in Al Asad, Iraq from August 2007 to November 2008 and received the Bronze Star. Dr. Baker served as Chief of Optometry Services at Bassett Army Community Hospital, Ft Wainwright, Alaska prior to his deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dr. Baker received his bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College in 1999, earned a Master of Science in Secondary Science Education from Syracuse University in 2001, and graduated Magna cum Laude from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2005. His post-doctoral residency was in primary eye care at Northeastern State University College of Optometry at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Baker has previously served as the Assistant Dean, Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Arizona College of Optometry as well as the Acting Dean of the Chicago College of Optometry.
Title
Sr. Vice President and Chief Academic Officer
Campus
Glendale, AZ
College
Arizona College of Optometry
Department
University Administration
Program
Optometry
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Courses Taught
2019 OPTOG 1770-1773 Clinical Services
Clinical Preceptor
2019 OPTOG 1800 Clinical Services
Clinical Preceptor
2019 OPTOG 1746 Ocular Disease IV
Lecturer
2018 OPTOG 1770-1773 Clinical Services
Clinical Preceptor
2018 OPTOG 1800 Clinical Services
Clinical Preceptor
2018 OPTOG 1746 Ocular Disease IV
Lecturer
2017 OPTO 1770-1773 Clinical Services
Clinical Preceptor
2017 OPTOG 1640 Ocular Disease I
Lecturer
2017 OPTOG 1746 Ocular Disease IV
Lecturer
2016 OPTO 1770-1773 Clinical Services
Clinical Preceptor
2016 BASIG 1510 - 1518 Clinical Case Presentations
Instructor
2016 OPTOG 1648-49
Laboratory Instructor
2016 OPTOG 1746 Ocular Disease IV
Lecturer
2015 OPTOG 1640 Ocular Disease I
Course Director
2015 OPTOG 1643 Ocular Disease II
Lecturer
2015 OPTOG 1648-49 Contact Lens I and II
Laboratory Instructor
2015 OPTOG 1800-1840 Clinical Services
Clinical Preceptor
2015 OPTOG 1770-1773 Clinical Services
Clinical Preceptor
2015 BASIG 1501, 02, 03 Clinical Case Presentations
Instructor
2014 OPTO 1640 Ocular Disease I
Course Director
2014 OPTO 1643 Ocular Disease II
Lecturer
2014 OPTO 1800-1840 Clinical Services
Clinical Preceptor
2014 OPTO 1770-1773 Clinical Services
Clinical Preceptor
2014 OPTO 1740 Contact Lens III
Laboratory Instructor
2014 BASI 1501, 02, 03 Clinical Case Presentations
Instructor
2013 OPTO 1640 Ocular Disease I
Course Director
2013 OPTO 1643 Ocular Disease III
Lecturer
2013 OPTO 1800-1840 Clinical Services
Clinical Preceptor
2013 OPTO 1770-1773 Clinical Services
Clinical Preceptor
2013 OPTO 1740 Contact Lens III
Laboratory Instructor
2013 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Workshop: Direct Ophthalmoscopy, Biomicroscopy and Bruckner training
2013 BASI 1501, 02, 03 Clinical Case Presentations
Instructor
2013 OPTO 1530 Clinical Methods
Laboratory Instructor
2000 Biology 101
Syracuse University
Course Instructor
Laboratory Instructor
2000 Biology 103
Syracuse University
Course Instructor
Laboratory Instructor
1999 Biology 101
Syracuse University
Course Instructor
Laboratory Instructor
1999 Biology 103
Syracuse University
Course Instructor
Laboratory Instructor
Publications
Baker JC, Fintelmann R, Sharifi R, Lee M. Precautions and Monitoring of Patients Taking Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors Who are at Risk of Increased Intraocular Pressure. Drugs & aging. 2019.
Organizations
2017 – Present ASCO Leadership Development Initiative Task Force
2017 – Present Eyes on Learning (Advisory Board)
2017 – Present Arizona Optometric Association Board Member
2017 – Present ASCO Clinical Affairs Committee (Chair)
2015 – Present ASCO Academic Affairs Committee
2013 – Present Arizona Optometric Association
2013 – 2015 Optometry Schools Clinic Director’s Special Interest Group
2005 – Present American Optometric Association Member
2005 – 2013 Armed Forces Optometric Society
2006 – 2013 Army Health Professions Scholarship Program Subject Matter Expert
2005 – 2006 Texas Optometric Association
Grants
Baker, J., Putnam, N., Kozlowski, M., Is Occupational Exposure to Blue Light Harmful to Dentists. AZCOPT Research Stimulation Grant.
Baker, J., Putnam, N., Kozlowski, M., Is There a “Safe” Level of Blue Light Exposure? AZCOPT Research Stimulation Grant.
Awards
Bronze Star Medal – US ARMY
Meritorious Service Medal – US ARMY
Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC) – US ARMY
Army Achievement Medal – US ARMY
Naval Letter of Commendation – US NAVY
Marine Corps Certificate of Commendation – US MARINE CORPS
Medical Service Corps Junior Officer Award of Excellence – US ARMY
National Defense Service Medal – US ARMY
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal – US ARMY
Iraqi Campaign Medal – US ARMY
Army Service Ribbon – US ARMY
Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 2) – US ARMY
Health Professions Loan Repayment Program Scholarship – US ARMY
Health Professions Scholarship – US ARMY
Trustees Scholarship – 4 year award winner – Illinois College of Optometry
Member of Tomb and Key Honor Fraternity
Arizona College of Optometry Teacher of the year – 2013-14
Member of Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society
Member of Gold key International Optometric Honor Society