Background
Portell, Frank Raymond was born on February 22, 1951 in New York City. Son of Francisco and Rosa Julia (Alcaide) Portell.
Portell, Frank Raymond was born on February 22, 1951 in New York City. Son of Francisco and Rosa Julia (Alcaide) Portell.
Bachelor of Science, University Puerto Rico, 1971. Doctor of Medical Dentistry, University Puerto Rico, 1975. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1979.
Speciality training certified, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 1980.
Commissioned captain dental corps, United States Army, 1975;
advanced to grades to colonel, United States Army
endodontic resident, United States Army Institute Dental Research Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, 1978-1980;
chief endodontics, United States of America Dental Activity, Augsburg, Germany, 1980-1983;
assistant director, United States Army Endodontic Training Program, Fort Gordon, Augusta, Georgia, 1983-1986;
inspector general, United States Army Dental Corps, 7th Medical Command, Heidelberg, Germany, 1986-1990;
chief endodontics, United States Army Dental Activity, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 1990-1995;
retired, United States Army, 1995;
assistant clinical professor, Medical College Virginia, Richmond, since 1993. Assistant mentor United States Army Endodontic Training Program, Fort Gordon, Augusta, 1983-1986. Research consultant Eisenhower Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Augusta, 1984-1986.
Assistant clinical professor Medical College Georgia, Augusta, 1984-1986.
Volunteer American Red Cross, 1980-1989. Instructor Boy Scouts of America Heidelberg, 1988-1989. Honor speaker Hispanic Heritage Month, Equal Opportunity/Equal Employment Opportunity, Mannaheim, Germany, 1989.
CPR instructor American Red Cross, Fort Belvoir, 1990. Fellow American General Dentistry. Member American Dental Association, Academy General Dentistry, American Association Endodontics, European Association Endodontists (charter).
Married Olga Margarita Mendez, October 25, 1975. Children: Francisco Ramon, Antonio Bartolome.