FAM National Faculty
Family Medicine
FAM Contact Info
Uniformed Services University
Department of Family Medicine
4301 Jones Bridge Road, A1038
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-4799
Chair: CAPT Jeffrey Quinlan, (301) 295-9464
Alternate Number (301) 295-3632
Fax (301) 295-3100
FAM - National Faculty
Adam K Saperstein, MD, Commander, Navy
Name: Adam K Saperstein, MD, Commander, Navy
USU Department of Primary Appointment:
Family Medicine
Title:
Director, Reflective Practice (SOM and GSN)
Faculty Rank:
Associate Professor
Location:
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
Research Interests:
Teaching/Education
Medical Student Research
Email:
Office Phone:
(301) 295-9473
Department Website:
Education
2007-2008: Faculty Development Fellowship, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC.
2001-2003: Resident, Puget Sound Family Medicine Residency, Naval Hospital Bremerton, Bremerton, WA.
2000-2001: Intern, Puget Sound Family Medicine Residency, Naval Hospital Bremerton, Bremerton, WA.
1996-2000: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA.
1992-1996: Bachelor of Science (BS), Oceanography (Honors Track), United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD.
2001-2003: Resident, Puget Sound Family Medicine Residency, Naval Hospital Bremerton, Bremerton, WA.
2000-2001: Intern, Puget Sound Family Medicine Residency, Naval Hospital Bremerton, Bremerton, WA.
1996-2000: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA.
1992-1996: Bachelor of Science (BS), Oceanography (Honors Track), United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD.
Biography
Dr. Saperstein is a faculty member in the Department of Family Medicine and the Director of the Reflective Practice Curriculum in the School of Medicine and Graduate School of Nursing at the Uniformed Services University. His research interests include the use of innovative curricular design, to include curricula that offer learners an authentic view through the lens of their community and the use of technology in medical education.
Dr. Saperstein was born in Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Arizona, California, and Spain. Although not part of a military family when a child, the frequent moves seemed to suit him, and contributed to his joining the Navy “to see the world” at 17. Dr. Saperstein is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, Tulane University Medical School, Puget Sound Family Medicine Residency at Naval Hospital, Bremerton, and the Faculty Development Fellowship at UNC-Chapel Hill. Prior to arriving at USUHS in 2012, his tours of duty included serving at Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan; Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL; and Naval Hospital Sigonella, Italy. He is the Director of the Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians’ Mentorship program, co-Director of the Wounded Warrior Partnership, and Faculty Lead for the Apollo Society (a group dedicated to sharing the arts in the healthcare community). His interests include hitting the pitch for a game of futbol, live theater, and reading fiction.
Research Interests: Use of Innovative Technology as Educational Tools, Reflective Practice, Mentorship
Dr. Saperstein was born in Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Arizona, California, and Spain. Although not part of a military family when a child, the frequent moves seemed to suit him, and contributed to his joining the Navy “to see the world” at 17. Dr. Saperstein is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, Tulane University Medical School, Puget Sound Family Medicine Residency at Naval Hospital, Bremerton, and the Faculty Development Fellowship at UNC-Chapel Hill. Prior to arriving at USUHS in 2012, his tours of duty included serving at Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan; Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL; and Naval Hospital Sigonella, Italy. He is the Director of the Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians’ Mentorship program, co-Director of the Wounded Warrior Partnership, and Faculty Lead for the Apollo Society (a group dedicated to sharing the arts in the healthcare community). His interests include hitting the pitch for a game of futbol, live theater, and reading fiction.
Research Interests: Use of Innovative Technology as Educational Tools, Reflective Practice, Mentorship
Representative publications, projects, and/or deployments
- www.reflectivepractice.net
Bibliography
- Saperstein AK. Unwinnable Hands. Family Medicine. 2017;49(1):64-5
- Saperstein AK, Lennon RP, Olsen C, Womble L, Saguil A. Information Retention among Attendees at a Traditional Poster Presentation Session. Acta Medica Academica. 2016;45(2):180-181.
- D’Angelo MR, Saperstein AK, Seibert DC, Durning SJ, Varpio L. Military Interprofessional Health Care Teams: How USU Is Working to Harness the Power of Collaboration. Military Medicine. 2016;181:1404-1406.
- Saperstein AK, Bader KS. Reflective Practice Curricula: Implementation and Facilitation. STFM Messenger (http://bit.do/cajzs) June 2016.
- Saperstein AK, Lilje T, Seibert D. A model for teaching reflective practice. Military Medicine. 2015;180(4 Suppl):142-146.
- Saperstein AK, Ledford CJ, Servey J, Cafferty LA, McClintick SH, Bernstein E. Microblog use and student engagement in the large-classroom setting. Family Medicine. 2015;47(3):204-209.
- Ledford CJW, Saperstein AK, Cafferty LA, McClintick SH, Bernstein EM. Any questions? An application of Weick's model of organizing to increase student involvement in the large-lecture classroom. Communication Teacher. 2015;29(2):116-128.
- Saperstein AK, Viera AJ, Firnhaber GC. Mentorship and job satisfaction among Navy family physicians. Military medicine. 2012;177(8):883-888.
Anthony I Beutler, M.D., Colonel, Air Force
Name: Anthony I Beutler, M.D., Colonel, Air Force
USU Department of Primary Appointment:
Family Medicine
Title:
Program Director, Tri-Service Sports Medicine Fellowship
Faculty Rank:
Professor
Location:
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
Research Interests:
Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention
Injury Prediction
Email:
Office Phone:
(301) 295-3632
Education
• Bachelor of Arts in English, Brigham Young University, August 1994
• Doctor of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, June 1998
• Residency in Family Medicine, David Grant Medical Center, July 2001
• Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, August 2002
• Doctor of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, June 1998
• Residency in Family Medicine, David Grant Medical Center, July 2001
• Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, August 2002
Biography
Dr. Beutler is a faculty member in the Department of Family Medicine and the medical director of the USU Injury Prevention Research Laboratory (don't let the "director" title fool you: he's the only sports doc there, so of course he's the director!) He enjoys basketball, bike-riding, and writing IRB proposals while jabbing sharp sticks into his eyes in his spare time.
Education and Research
Dr. Beutler is an acclaimed international educator and researcher in sports medicine and musculoskeletal injury prevention. He directs the Tri-service military sports medicine fellowship in Washington DC and is the educational director for 12 sports medicine fellows in the National Capital Sports Medicine Consortium each year. As a member of the JUMP-ACL Partnership and of the CHAMP Consortiums, his study teams have received multiple national grants and awards for their ground-breaking work in injury prevention and injury prediction, both in military and civilian populations. Col Beutler has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, edited a sports medicine textbook, and successfully evoked deep slumber and copious drool from unsuspecting lecture attendees around the world.
Executive Leadership
Lt Col Beutler is on the executive committee for multiple national and military organizations dedicated to improving the health and safety of military and civilian populations. As a member of the Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP) at USU, Dr. Beutler works to translate scientific knowledge into policies and clinical practice that optimize physical resilience in military warfighters.
Background and Personal Data
Dr. Beutler was born in Lafeyette, Indiana. His Hoosier birthright proving insufficient to overcome his congenital lack of athletic talent--he was forced to seek gainful employment outside the NBA. Due to circumstances largely beyond his control, he received his M.D. from Duke University and is an active member of the AOA. Upon arriving home, he transforms into a large plaything for his children.
Research Interests
ACL Injury mechanisms, musculoskeletal injury mechanisms, post-traumatic arthritis, musculoskeletal education, sudden death in athletes, and exercise as a treatment for anything
Education and Research
Dr. Beutler is an acclaimed international educator and researcher in sports medicine and musculoskeletal injury prevention. He directs the Tri-service military sports medicine fellowship in Washington DC and is the educational director for 12 sports medicine fellows in the National Capital Sports Medicine Consortium each year. As a member of the JUMP-ACL Partnership and of the CHAMP Consortiums, his study teams have received multiple national grants and awards for their ground-breaking work in injury prevention and injury prediction, both in military and civilian populations. Col Beutler has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, edited a sports medicine textbook, and successfully evoked deep slumber and copious drool from unsuspecting lecture attendees around the world.
Executive Leadership
Lt Col Beutler is on the executive committee for multiple national and military organizations dedicated to improving the health and safety of military and civilian populations. As a member of the Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP) at USU, Dr. Beutler works to translate scientific knowledge into policies and clinical practice that optimize physical resilience in military warfighters.
Background and Personal Data
Dr. Beutler was born in Lafeyette, Indiana. His Hoosier birthright proving insufficient to overcome his congenital lack of athletic talent--he was forced to seek gainful employment outside the NBA. Due to circumstances largely beyond his control, he received his M.D. from Duke University and is an active member of the AOA. Upon arriving home, he transforms into a large plaything for his children.
Research Interests
ACL Injury mechanisms, musculoskeletal injury mechanisms, post-traumatic arthritis, musculoskeletal education, sudden death in athletes, and exercise as a treatment for anything
Representative publications, projects, and/or deployments
- Beutler AI, de la Motte SJ, Marshall SM, Padua DA, Boden BP. Muscle Strength And Qualitative Jump-Landing Differences In Male And Female Military Cadets: The Jump-ACL Study. J Sci Sports Med. (2009) 8, 663-671.
- Kucera KL, Marshall SW, Wolf SH, Padua DA, Cameron KL, Beutler AI. Association of Injury History and Incident Injury in Cadet Basic Military Training. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016 Jan 13. PMID: 26765627
- de la Motte SJ, Lisman P, Sabatino M, Beutler AI, O'Connor FG, Deuster PA. The Relationship Between Functional Movement, Balance Deficits and Prior Injury History in Deploying Marine Warfighters. J Strength Cond Res. 2016 Mar 8. PMID: 26964060
- Padua DA, DiStefano LJ, Beutler AI, de la Motte SJ, DiStefano MJ, Marshall SW. The Landing Error Scoring System as a Screening Tool for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury-Prevention Program in Elite-Youth Soccer Athletes. J Athl Train. 2015 Mar 26. PubMed PMID: 25811846.
- Helmhout PH, Diebal AR, van der Kaaden L, Harts CC, Beutler A, Zimmermann WO. The Effectiveness of a 6-Week Intervention Program Aimed at Modifying Running Style in Patients With Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome: Results From a Series of Case Studies. Orthop J Sports Med. 2015 Mar 24;3(3):2325967115575691.
- Carow SD, Haniuk EM, Cameron KL, Padua DA, Marshall SW, DiStefano LJ, de la Motte SJ, Beutler AI, Gerber JP. Risk of Lower Extremity Injury in a Military Cadet Population After a Supervised Injury-Prevention Program. J Athl Train. 2016 Nov;51(11):905-918. PMID: 25117875
- Beutler AI, Alexander AM. Knee Examination in UpToDate Online, 2013 – present, last update 2017
- THE SPORTS MEDICINE RESOURCE MANUAL, editors Seidenberg PS, Beutler AI “The ‘One’ Sports Medicine Textbook for all Family Medicine Physicians.” Published by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Philadelphia, 2008, 750 pages
- Beutler AI, Cooper LW, Kirkendall DT, Garrett Jr. WE. Electromyographic Analysis of Single Leg, Closed Chain Exercises: Implications for Rehabilitation Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, J Athl Train. 2002 Mar;37(1):13-18
- Goerger BM, Marshall SW, Beutler AI, Blackburn JT, Wilckens JH, Padua DA. Anterior cruciate ligament injury alters preinjury lower extremity biomechanics in the injured and uninjured leg: the JUMP-ACL study. Br J Sports Med. 2014 Feb 21.
Bibliography
- Program Director, Tri-Service Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, National Capital Consortium, Uniformed Services University/Fort Belvior
- Air Force Medical Service Physician Educator of the Year 2015
- Best Overall Research Award, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine “Can a 10-Minute Warm-up Prevent Injuries in Military Cadets”
- Chair, Collaborative Research Network, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine 2016
Joshua S Will, DO FAAFP, Lieutenant Colonel, Army
Name: Joshua S Will, DO FAAFP, Lieutenant Colonel, Army
USU Department of Primary Appointment:
Family Medicine
Title:
Program Director
Faculty Rank:
Assistant Professor
Location:
Martin Army Community Hospital, Ft Benning, GA
Research Interests:
Military Medicine
Obstetrics and Sports Medicine
Office Phone:
(762) 408-2655
Department Website:
Education
Davidson College BS Biology Davidson, NC
Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine (previously KCUMBCOM) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Kansas City, MO
Martin Army Community Hospital Family Medicine Residency Fort Benning, GA
Swedish Hospital Advanced Obstetrics Fellowship Seattle, WA
Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine (previously KCUMBCOM) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Kansas City, MO
Martin Army Community Hospital Family Medicine Residency Fort Benning, GA
Swedish Hospital Advanced Obstetrics Fellowship Seattle, WA
Biography
LTC Joshua S. Will is currently the Program Director of the Martin Army Community Hospital Family Medicine Residency, Fort Benning, Georgia.
LTC Will began his military career after graduating from Davidson College in Davidson, NC in 1998. He was awarded a Health Professions Scholarship (HPSP) prior to attending Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. Following the first year of medical school he completed the AMEDD Officer’s Basic Course at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. After completion of medical school he completed his Family Medicine Residency training at Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, GA from 2003-2006, and a High Risk OB fellowship at Swedish Hospital in Seattle WA in 2010-2011. He has deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 2nd Infantry Division as the 3-61 Calvary Squadron Surgeon in 2006-2007. He most recently deployed from 2013-2014 with the 1ST CAV Division as the 15th BSB Battalion Surgeon to Afghanistan.
His previous duty assignments include: Chief, Department of Women’s Health and Newborn Care BMACH, 15th BSB Battalion Surgeon, A Team Leader/ Assistant Program Director FMR BMACH, Family Medicine Residency Faculty at MACH, OB Fellow Swedish Hospital Seattle WA, Family Medicine Clinic OIC Ft Carson, CO, 3-61 CAV Squadron Surgeon Ft Carson, CO, Staff Family Physician Ft Carson, CO and Chief Resident (BMACH).
LTC Will’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster , Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (2 Bronze Campaign Stars), Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, Army Superior Unit Award, and the Combat Medic Badge.
LTC Will is a board certified Family Medicine Physician by both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He has completed a High Risk OB fellowship and has published and/or presented on numerous military, leadership, practice management and medical topics. He is an assistant professor of Family Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD, and clinical faculty at Mercer Medical School in Macon, GA, Tulane College of Medicine in New Orleans, LA, and the Georgia campus for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
LTC Will began his military career after graduating from Davidson College in Davidson, NC in 1998. He was awarded a Health Professions Scholarship (HPSP) prior to attending Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. Following the first year of medical school he completed the AMEDD Officer’s Basic Course at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. After completion of medical school he completed his Family Medicine Residency training at Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, GA from 2003-2006, and a High Risk OB fellowship at Swedish Hospital in Seattle WA in 2010-2011. He has deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 2nd Infantry Division as the 3-61 Calvary Squadron Surgeon in 2006-2007. He most recently deployed from 2013-2014 with the 1ST CAV Division as the 15th BSB Battalion Surgeon to Afghanistan.
His previous duty assignments include: Chief, Department of Women’s Health and Newborn Care BMACH, 15th BSB Battalion Surgeon, A Team Leader/ Assistant Program Director FMR BMACH, Family Medicine Residency Faculty at MACH, OB Fellow Swedish Hospital Seattle WA, Family Medicine Clinic OIC Ft Carson, CO, 3-61 CAV Squadron Surgeon Ft Carson, CO, Staff Family Physician Ft Carson, CO and Chief Resident (BMACH).
LTC Will’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster , Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (2 Bronze Campaign Stars), Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, Army Superior Unit Award, and the Combat Medic Badge.
LTC Will is a board certified Family Medicine Physician by both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He has completed a High Risk OB fellowship and has published and/or presented on numerous military, leadership, practice management and medical topics. He is an assistant professor of Family Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD, and clinical faculty at Mercer Medical School in Macon, GA, Tulane College of Medicine in New Orleans, LA, and the Georgia campus for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Bibliography
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction; American Family Physician, Vol.77 No. 5, March 1, 2008, pg 635-642
- What Every Deploying Doc Should Know About: Common Role 2 Medical Conditions: The Uniformed Family Physician, Vol. 7 No. 1 Ed. 25 pg 19-20
- Field Sterilization in the Austere and Operational Environment: A Review of Recommendations: J Spec Oper Med. 2016 Summer;16(2):36-43.
Drew Craig Baird, MD, FAAFP, Major, Army
Name: Drew Craig Baird, MD, FAAFP, Major, Army
USU Department of Primary Appointment:
Family Medicine
Title:
Program Director
Faculty Rank:
Assistant Professor
Location:
Darnall Army Medical Center, Ft Hood, TX
Research Interests:
Pediatrics
Email:
Office Phone:
(254) 553-6254
Education
- Family Medicine Residency, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia
- Doctor of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine; New Orleans, Louisiana
- Bachelor of Science in International and Strategic History, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York
- High School Diploma, Fort Atkinson High School, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
- Doctor of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine; New Orleans, Louisiana
- Bachelor of Science in International and Strategic History, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York
- High School Diploma, Fort Atkinson High School, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Biography
MAJ Drew Baird, MD, is a Christian, husband to his medical school classmate, Christine, and father to a son and daughter.
He currently serves as the Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, at Fort Hood, Texas. He is a member of the Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians, serving as a member and a Research Judge of its Clinical Investigations Committee.
He previously served as the Associate Program Director of the Residency Program, the Officer-in-Charge of the Residency Clinic, and the Research Director of the Residency Program at Fort Hood. He has also served as a member of the Institutional Review Board of the Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas. He deployed for 12 months to Afghanistan as an infantry Battalion Surgeon with the 3rd Brigade (Rakkasans) of the 101st Airborne Division, where he earned a Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Medical Badge.
Dr. Baird is a graduate of the Command and General Staff Course, Captains Career Course, Officer Basic Course, and Air Assault School. He is a distinguished honor graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in International and Strategic History.
He currently serves as the Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, at Fort Hood, Texas. He is a member of the Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians, serving as a member and a Research Judge of its Clinical Investigations Committee.
He previously served as the Associate Program Director of the Residency Program, the Officer-in-Charge of the Residency Clinic, and the Research Director of the Residency Program at Fort Hood. He has also served as a member of the Institutional Review Board of the Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas. He deployed for 12 months to Afghanistan as an infantry Battalion Surgeon with the 3rd Brigade (Rakkasans) of the 101st Airborne Division, where he earned a Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Medical Badge.
Dr. Baird is a graduate of the Command and General Staff Course, Captains Career Course, Officer Basic Course, and Air Assault School. He is a distinguished honor graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in International and Strategic History.
Bibliography
- Baird DC. The impact of contraception on lactation. Am Fam Physician. 2016;93(5):356-357.
- Dickison C, Baird D. Does screening smokers for lung cancer using CT improve mortality and morbidity? Evidence-Based Practice. 2016 January;19(1):9.
- Baird DC, Harker DJ, Karmes AS. Diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux in infants and children. Am Fam Physician. 2015;92(8):705-714.
- Baird DC, Seehusen DA, Bode DV. Enuresis in children: a case-based approach. Am Fam Physician. 2014;90(8):560-568.
- Seehusen DA, Baird DC, Bode DV. Dyspareunia in women. Am Fam Physician. 2014;90(7):465-470.
- Peterson M, Baird D. Is inhaled insulin a safe and effective alternative in patients who need insulin? Evidence-Based Practice. 2014 May;17(5):8.
- Vogt W, Baird D. What is the single best empiric antibiotic for traveler’s diarrhea? Evidence-Based Practice. 2014 May;17(5):E5-E6.
- Abellada A, Baird D. What is the best approach to salvaging renal function in a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who requires a contrast imaging study? Evidence-Based Practice. 2014 May;17(5):E10.
- Bode D, Seehusen DA, Baird D. Hirsutism in women. Am Fam Physician. 2012 Feb 15;85(4):373-80.
- Baird DC. How does the risk of testicular cancer vary with age? Evidence-Based Practice. 2012 Jan;15(1):10-11.
Matthew J Snyder, DO, FAAFP, Lieutenant Colonel, Air Force
Name: Matthew J Snyder, DO, FAAFP, Lieutenant Colonel, Air Force
USU Department of Primary Appointment:
Family Medicine
Title:
Program Director
Faculty Rank:
Associate Professor
Location:
Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital, Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV
Research Interests:
Teaching/Education
Email:
Office Phone:
(850) 305-4200
Department Website:
Education
July 2011 – June 2012 Faculty Development Fellowship, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Aug 2008 – July 2009 Family Medicine/Obstetrics Fellowship, Swedish Family Medicine Residency, Seattle, WA
June 2005 – June 2008 Eglin Family Medicine Residency, Eglin AFB, Fl
Aug 2001 – May 2005 D.O., Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lansing, MI
Aug 1999 – June 2001 M.S. Anatomy, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA
Aug 1993 – May 1997 B.S. Pre-med (cum laude), Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC
Aug 2008 – July 2009 Family Medicine/Obstetrics Fellowship, Swedish Family Medicine Residency, Seattle, WA
June 2005 – June 2008 Eglin Family Medicine Residency, Eglin AFB, Fl
Aug 2001 – May 2005 D.O., Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lansing, MI
Aug 1999 – June 2001 M.S. Anatomy, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA
Aug 1993 – May 1997 B.S. Pre-med (cum laude), Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC
Biography
Lt Col Matthew Snyder, DO is currently the Program Director at Nellis Family Medicine Residency, Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Snyder earned his B.S. in Pre-med from Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC in 1997 and his M.S. in Anatomy from Pennsylvania State University in 2001. He was commissioned in the Air Force Medical Corps in 2001, completing his medical school training at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005, and his Family Medicine residency training and board certification at Eglin Family Medicine Residency, Eglin AFB, Florida in 2008. After completing an Obstetrics Fellowship at Swedish Family Medicine in Seattle, WA, he served as a full-time
faculty member, Obstetrics Director, Flight Commander and Assistant Program Director of the new Nellis Family Medicine Residency in 2009. In 2014, he became Military Program Director at the Saint Louis University Family Medicine Residency at Scott AFB, IL. In the spring of 2017, he assumed the role of Program Director at Nellis Family Medicine Residency.
During his time in service, he has been deployed to Bagram, Afghanistan providing care to service members and local nationals in the outpatient, inpatient and ICU settings. He has also served international communities in three different countries and taught pre-medical and medical students in the across the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Snyder currently holds academic appointments as an Assistant Clinical Professor with the Saint Louis University School of Medicine and as an Associate Clinical Professor with USUHS.
faculty member, Obstetrics Director, Flight Commander and Assistant Program Director of the new Nellis Family Medicine Residency in 2009. In 2014, he became Military Program Director at the Saint Louis University Family Medicine Residency at Scott AFB, IL. In the spring of 2017, he assumed the role of Program Director at Nellis Family Medicine Residency.
During his time in service, he has been deployed to Bagram, Afghanistan providing care to service members and local nationals in the outpatient, inpatient and ICU settings. He has also served international communities in three different countries and taught pre-medical and medical students in the across the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Snyder currently holds academic appointments as an Assistant Clinical Professor with the Saint Louis University School of Medicine and as an Associate Clinical Professor with USUHS.
Bibliography
- Snyder M. “When should magnesium sulfate be initiated in patients presenting with mild pre-eclampsia?” Evidence Based Practice Oct 16.
- Snyder M, Gibbs L, Lindsay T. “Treating Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathic Pain: An Update” Am Fam Phys 2016 Aug 1;94(3):227-34.
- Moss D, Snyder M, Lu L. “Options for Women with Unintended Pregnancy” Am Fam Phys 2015 Apr 15;91(8):544-49.
- Snyder M, Bepko J, White M. “Acute Pericarditis” Am Fam Phys. 2014 April; 89(7): 553-60.
- Snyder M, Wallace R. “What should you tell pregnant women about exposure to parvovirus?” J Fam Pract 2011 Dec; 60(12): 765-66.
- Snyder M, Crawford P, Jamieson B. “What management for intrapartum maternal fever (presumed chorioamnionitis) produces the best fetal outcomes?” J Fam Pract 2007 May; 56(5): 401-2.
- Cagle Jr., Snyder M. (2014). Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. In Domino FJ (Ed.), The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2016, Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health.
- Bryce C, Snyder M. (2014). Melanoma. In Domino FJ (Ed.), The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2016, Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health.
- Bryce C, Snyder M. (2014). Long QT Interval. In Domino FJ (Ed.), The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2016, Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health.
- Bryce C, Snyder M. (2014). Keratoacanthoma. In Domino FJ (Ed.), The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2016, Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health.
Kristian E. Sanchack, MD, MHA, FAAFP, Commander, Navy
Name: Kristian E. Sanchack, MD, MHA, FAAFP, Commander, Navy
USU Department of Primary Appointment:
Family Medicine
Title:
Program Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Naval Hospital Jacksonville
Faculty Rank:
Assistant Professor
Location:
Jacksonville Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, FL
Research Interests:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Teaching/Education
Office Phone:
(904) 542-7970
Department Website:
Education
1993-1997 B.S. Biochemistry Union College, Schenectady, NY 12308, Cum Laude
1998-2002 M.D. Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS), F.E. Hebert School of Medicine, Bethesda, MD 20814
2010-2012 M.H.A. University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
Post Graduate
2002-2003 Internship Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (NHCP), Family Medicine Residency, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
2003-2005 Residency NHCP, Family Medicine Residency, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
2008-2009 Medical Acupuncture Certification, McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program, via Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA 92136
2010-2012 Fellowship Madigan Faculty Development Fellowship, Tacoma, WA 98431
1998-2002 M.D. Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS), F.E. Hebert School of Medicine, Bethesda, MD 20814
2010-2012 M.H.A. University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
Post Graduate
2002-2003 Internship Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (NHCP), Family Medicine Residency, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
2003-2005 Residency NHCP, Family Medicine Residency, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
2008-2009 Medical Acupuncture Certification, McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program, via Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA 92136
2010-2012 Fellowship Madigan Faculty Development Fellowship, Tacoma, WA 98431
Biography
Dr. Sanchack graduated from Union College in 1997 and after 1 year of research at Boston University he entered medical school at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. He completed Family Medicine Internship and Residency training at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton from 2002-2005 where he was selected as Chief Resident. He stayed at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton for 2 years as faculty, and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to Al Taqaddum, Iraq in 2006. He served overseas at Branch Health Clinic Iwakuni Japan 2007-2010 where he served as Senior Medical Officer. He then completed his Faculty Development Fellowship at Madigan Army Medical Center and a Masters in Health Administration at University of Washington from 2010-2012. Since 2012 he has been fortunate enough to be located in Jacksonville, Florida, where he now serves as Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency.
Representative publications, projects, and/or deployments
- Sanchack K, Thomas C. Autism Spectrum Disorder: Primary Care Principles American Family Physician 2016 15; 94 (12) 972-979
- Alderman SM, Arvidsson CJ, Boedecker BH, Durck CH, Ferguson JL, Harreld CE, House JH, Irizarry DJ, Oshiki MS, Sanchack KE, Torres JE. NATO Special Operations Forces Medical Engagements and Partnering Course: Initial Curriculum Recommendations from the NSHQ SOFMEP Committee. Journal of Special Operations Medicine 2012; 12(2):27-32.
- Sanchack, K. Hiccups: When the Diaphragm Attacks. Journal of Palliative Care 7 (6) 870-873 December 2004
- Nugent MA, Nugent HM, Iozzo RV, Sanchack KE, Edelman ER. Perlecan is required to inhibit thrombosis after deep vascular injury and contributes to endothelial cell-mediated inhibition of intimal hyperplasia. Proceedings of the National Academy of the United States of America 97 (12) 6722-6727 June 2000
- Sanchack, K., Giving Effective Feedback Through Dialogue with SOME TLC. The Uniformed Family Physician Vol. 4 (2) Ed. 14, 23-25 Winter 2011
- Naggiar, E, Sanchack, K., Clarke, J. Comparison of Draeger Divesorb Pro to Softnolime 812 in the MK 25 MOD 2 Seal Delivery Vehicle, MK 16 MOD0 and Viper VSW Canisters. Navy Experimental Dive Unit Technical Report TR02-02, TA00-004 2002
- REAL Solutions: Resident Engagement and Leadership Solutions Sanchack K, Smith D, American Academy of Family Physicians Program Director Workshop. March 2017
- Leading the Way! Sanchack K. Duval County Medical Society, Life After Residency, Conference, Jacksonville, FL 20 August 2016
- Autism: The Perspective of a Provider and a Parent. Sanchack K. USAFP Annual conference, Denver, CO 21 March 2016
- An Evidenced-Based Review for the Treatment of Lower Back Pain with Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Sanchack K. USAFP Annual conference, Crystal City, VA 21 March 2015
Paul Crawford, MD, Colonel, Air Force
Name: Paul Crawford, MD, Colonel, Air Force
USU Department of Primary Appointment:
Family Medicine
Title:
Director of Medical Education and Director, Clinical Investigations Program
Faculty Rank:
Professor
Location:
Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital, Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV
Research Interests:
Integrative Medicine
Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
Email:
Office Phone:
(702) 653-3433
Department Website:
Education
2012--Medical Acupuncture Certification, Helms Medical Institute
2007--Faculty Development Fellowship, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
1998-2001--Family Medicine Residency, Eglin AFB, FL
1994-1998--Medical Degree, Penn State College of Medicine
1990-1994--BS with Honors in Animal Bioscience, Penn State University
2007--Faculty Development Fellowship, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
1998-2001--Family Medicine Residency, Eglin AFB, FL
1994-1998--Medical Degree, Penn State College of Medicine
1990-1994--BS with Honors in Animal Bioscience, Penn State University
Biography
Colonel (Dr.) Paul F. Crawford, III is the Director of Medical Education, 99th Medical Group, Nellis AFB Nevada. Col Crawford was commissioned through the Health Professions Scholarship Program in 1994 after graduating with Honors from Penn State University. He completed his Doctorate of Medicine degree at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. Dr. Crawford completed residency training in Family Practice at the Eglin Regional Hospital, Eglin, AFB, FL, in 2001 and served as Chief Resident his final year. He is board certified in Family Medicine. He entered graduate medical education in 2004 after serving three years as a full time clinician and completed a family medicine faculty development fellowship at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 2007.
He was selected to be part of a team to stand up a new Family Medicine Residency at Nellis AFB. While Associate Program Director and Program Director, Col Crawford 6 times successfully achieved maximum length program certification from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The Uniformed Services University recognized him with promotion to the academic rank of Full Professor of Family Medicine in 2016 and Outstanding Preceptor Award in 2012. He has presented nationally at many medical conferences, published >50 articles, multiple medical journals, edited for three different national groups, and served on the board of directors for two national organizations. He was awarded the US Air Force Physician Educator of the Year in 2014. He was deployed to 506th Expeditionary Medical Group, Kirkuk, Air Base in 2005/2006 as well as humanitarian missions to Paraguay and Peru.
He has extensive experience with research and publishing, and has authored >50 publications.
He was selected to be part of a team to stand up a new Family Medicine Residency at Nellis AFB. While Associate Program Director and Program Director, Col Crawford 6 times successfully achieved maximum length program certification from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The Uniformed Services University recognized him with promotion to the academic rank of Full Professor of Family Medicine in 2016 and Outstanding Preceptor Award in 2012. He has presented nationally at many medical conferences, published >50 articles, multiple medical journals, edited for three different national groups, and served on the board of directors for two national organizations. He was awarded the US Air Force Physician Educator of the Year in 2014. He was deployed to 506th Expeditionary Medical Group, Kirkuk, Air Base in 2005/2006 as well as humanitarian missions to Paraguay and Peru.
He has extensive experience with research and publishing, and has authored >50 publications.
Representative publications, projects, and/or deployments
- Crawford P. Think Acupuncture First. External grant by Acus Foundation through Cooperative Research and Development Agreement.
- Crawford P, Moss D, Pickett H. Rapid Extremity Pain Relief by Battlefield Acupuncture After Orthopedic Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. $412,000. (External by DMRDP/FY12 DHP 6.7 program: DMRDP/FY14 DHP 6.7 program
- Crawford P, Clauson E. Probiotics for the prevention of upper respiratory tract infections. Am Fam Physician. 2015 Oct 1;92(7):573.
- Delgado R, York A, Lee C, Crawford C, Buckenmaier C, Schoomaker E, Crawford P. Assessing the Quality, Efficacy and Effectiveness of the Current Evidence Base of Active, Self-Care Complementary and Integrative Medicine Therapies for the Management of Chronic Pain: A Rapid Evidence Assessment of the Literature. . Pain Med 2014;15(Suppl 1):S9-S20.
- Zimmerman EE, Crawford P. Cutaneous cryosurgery. Am Fam Physician. 2012 Dec 15;86(12):1118-1124.
- Crawford P, Zimmerman EE. Differentiation and diagnosis of tremor. Am Fam Phys. 2011:83(6);697-702.
- Crawford P, Paden S, Park MK. What is the dietary treatment for low HDL cholesterol? J Fam Pract. 2006 Dec;55(12):1076-1078.
- Crawford P, Simmons M, Hoock J. What dietary interventions are indicated for migraines? J Fam Pract. 2006 Jan;55(1):62-6.
- Deployed to Kirkuk , Iraq in 2005-2006
- Awards--STFM New Faculty Scholar, USAF Physician Educator of the Year, ACC Clinical Researcher of the Year x 2, AFSOC Junior clinican of the Year
Bibliography
- Crawford P, Thai C, Oberholz J, Clark J, Schievenin J, True M, Hallgren J, Clark J, Sharon D. Assessment of the effeCt of lIfestyle iNtervention plus water-soluble ciNnAMon extract On loweriNg blood glucose in pre-diabetics: A randomized, double-blind, multicenter, placebo controlled TRIAL: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2016;17:9. DOI: 10.1186/s13063-015-1138-7.
- Moss DA, Crawford P. Battlefield acupuncture for sore throat: A randomized controlled trial. J Am Board Fam Med 2015;28(6):697-705
- Crawford P, Wiltz SA. Participation in the Journey to Life Conversation Map improves hemoglobin A1C, low-density lipoprotein and diastolic blood pressure in patients with diabetes and poor glycemic control. JABFM. J Am Board Fam Med 2015;28(6):767-771.
- Nye NS, Carnahan DL, Jackson JC, Covey CJ, Zarzabal LA, Chao SY, Bockhorst AD, Crawford P. Abdominal circumference is superior to BMI in estimating musculoskeletal injury risk. Med Sci Sports Exer. 2014 Oct;46(10):1951-1959.
- Crawford P. Effectiveness of cinnamon for lowering hemoglobin A1C in type-2 diabetes: A randomized, controlled trial. J Am Board Fam Med. 2009;22(5):507-512.
- Crawford P, Seehusen DA. Scholarly activity in Family Medicine Residency programs: A national survey. Fam Med. 2011:43(5);311-317.
- Crownover BK, Crawford P. Areas of concentration increase scholarly activity: A 15-month experience. Fam Med 2008;40(2):87-90.
- Crawford P, Kim M. Acupuncture for frequent tension-type headaches. Am Fam Physician. 2016 Aug 1;94(3):Online
- Clauson E, Crawford P. What you must know before you recommend a probiotic. J Fam Pract. 2015;64(3):151-155.
- Crawford P. “Complementary and Alternative Medicine”. In Domino FJ, et al. (eds) 5-Minute Clinical Consult, 24th ed., Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, 2016
Wesley M. Theurer, DO, MPH, MBA, FAAFP, Lieutenant Colonel, Army
Name: Wesley M. Theurer, DO, MPH, MBA, FAAFP, Lieutenant Colonel, Army
USU Department of Primary Appointment:
Family Medicine
Title:
Program Director
Faculty Rank:
Assistant Professor
Location:
Womack Army Medical Center, Ft. Bragg, NC
Office Phone:
(910) 907-8871
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Utah State University, 1997
Doctor of Osteopathy, University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2002
Masters of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2002
Masters of Business Administration, Pacific Lutheran University, 2014
Doctor of Osteopathy, University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2002
Masters of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2002
Masters of Business Administration, Pacific Lutheran University, 2014
Biography
Dr. Theurer (pronounced: tī(ə)r) currently serves as Program Director of the Army's premier Family Medicine residency program at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He loves working with students, residents, and faculty. He is an outdoors enthusiast who volunteers as a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America. He and his wonderful wife are proud parents through the blessings of foster care and adoption.
Education and Research
Dr. Theurer had the privilege of completing the prestigious Madigan Faculty Development Fellowship. He has served as residency faculty at Tripler Army Medical Center and Womack Army Medical Center. He has published multiple articles. He has presented at regional and national level conferences.
Leadership in Medicine
LTC Theurer has served in multiple clinical leadership roles throughout his military career. In Wiesbaden, Germany he served as Medical Director. He served as OIC (Officer In Charge) at the Tripler Family Medicine Residency Clinic. He served as Associate Program Director at both the Tripler and Womack Family Medicine Residency programs.
Military Specific
In 2007-2008 LTC Theurer deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 1st Infantry Division.
Education and Research
Dr. Theurer had the privilege of completing the prestigious Madigan Faculty Development Fellowship. He has served as residency faculty at Tripler Army Medical Center and Womack Army Medical Center. He has published multiple articles. He has presented at regional and national level conferences.
Leadership in Medicine
LTC Theurer has served in multiple clinical leadership roles throughout his military career. In Wiesbaden, Germany he served as Medical Director. He served as OIC (Officer In Charge) at the Tripler Family Medicine Residency Clinic. He served as Associate Program Director at both the Tripler and Womack Family Medicine Residency programs.
Military Specific
In 2007-2008 LTC Theurer deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 1st Infantry Division.
Representative publications, projects, and/or deployments
- Johnson JD, Theurer WM. A Stepwise Approach to the Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests. American Family Physician. (2014) 89(5):359-66
- Theurer WM, Bhavsar AK. Prevention of Unintentional Childhood Injury and Death. American Family Physician. (2013) 87(7):502-9
- Overbeek-Wager E, Theurer WM. Does screening overweight children for hyperlipidemia lead to improved outcomes? Evidence Based Practice, (2013) 16(11): 13
Christopher Paulson, Colonel, Air Force
Name: Christopher Paulson, Colonel, Air Force
USU Department of Primary Appointment:
Family Medicine
Title:
Residency Program Director
Faculty Rank:
Assistant Professor
Location:
96th Medical Group/SGE, Eglin AFB, FL
Kirsten Vitrikas, MD, Colonel, Air Force
Name: Kirsten Vitrikas, MD, Colonel, Air Force
USU Department of Primary Appointment:
Family Medicine
Title:
Program Director
Faculty Rank:
Assistant Professor
Location:
David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA
Research Interests:
Obstetrics
Pediatrics
Office Phone:
(707) 423-3765
Department Website:
Education
University of Virginia- B.A. 1995
Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia- M.D. 1999
Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews AFB, MD; Residency in Family Medicine - 1999-2002
Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA; Fellowship in Obstetrics - 2005-2006
Helms Institute Medical Acupuncture Course - 2008
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI: Fellowship in Faculty Development - 2010
Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia- M.D. 1999
Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews AFB, MD; Residency in Family Medicine - 1999-2002
Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA; Fellowship in Obstetrics - 2005-2006
Helms Institute Medical Acupuncture Course - 2008
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI: Fellowship in Faculty Development - 2010
Biography
Kirsten R. Vitrikas, M.D., is the Program Director for the David Grant USAF Medical Center Family Medicine Residency located at Travis AFB, California. In this role she provides oversight of the curriculum and training of 36 Family Medicine residents in addition to supervision of 13 faculty. Dr. Vitrikas earned her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews AFB, Maryland. She subsequently completed an Obstetrics Fellowship at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington and later a Faculty Development Fellowship at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.
During her USAF career, Dr. Vitrikas has served in many roles: as a staff physician at Sembach AB, Germany and as faculty and subsequently Residency Director of two Air Force Residency Programs at Travis AFB, California and Scott AFB, Illinois. Dr. Vitrikas has contributed scholarly writings on a variety of topics including obstetrics, thrombophilias and diabetes.
Dr. Vitrikas is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). She is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians (USAFP). Previously she served in the role of Resident Member of the board and as Chair of the Resident and Student Affairs Committee of this organization.
During her USAF career, Dr. Vitrikas has served in many roles: as a staff physician at Sembach AB, Germany and as faculty and subsequently Residency Director of two Air Force Residency Programs at Travis AFB, California and Scott AFB, Illinois. Dr. Vitrikas has contributed scholarly writings on a variety of topics including obstetrics, thrombophilias and diabetes.
Dr. Vitrikas is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). She is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians (USAFP). Previously she served in the role of Resident Member of the board and as Chair of the Resident and Student Affairs Committee of this organization.
Bibliography
- Vitrikas KV, Savard DJ, Bucaj M. Screening for Developmental Delay. American Family Physician. 2017; 96(1): 36-43
- Vitrikas, KV. Key Components of PCMH. STFM and AFMRD Family Medicine Residency Curriculum Resource 2017
- Vitrikas, KV. Thrombophilia and Hypercoagulable States. In Domino FJ (Ed.), The 5 Minute Clinical Consult 2017, Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
- Vitrikas, KV. Peripheral Nervous System Disorders. In: Taylors Family Medicine. 2015
- Lindsay, TJ, Vitrikas, KV. Evaluation and management of infertility. American Family Physician. 2015; 91 (5):308-314
- Lindsay, TJ, Vitrikas, KV, Temporal, M, Herndon, C. Diabetic Neuropathic Pain: Real World Treatment Options. Clinical Medicine Insights: Therapeutics. 2012;4: 169-183
- Vitrikas KV. Thrombophilia In: Ebell MH, Ferenchick G, Smith M, Barry H, Slawson D, Shaughnessy A, Forsch R, Li S, Wilkes M, Usatine R, eds. Essential Evidence. John Wiley & Sons: Hoboken, NJ, 2010; update 2017
- Vitrikas KV. Preconception and prenatal care. In: Mengel MB, ed. Family Medicine: Ambulatory Care and Prevention; 5th ed McGraw-Hill Medical; Chapter 97; 2008. Revision 2014
Roselyn Jan W Clemente Fuentes, MD, FAAFP, Major, Air Force
Name: Roselyn Jan W Clemente Fuentes, MD, FAAFP, Major, Air Force
USU Department of Primary Appointment:
Family Medicine
Title:
Family Medicine Faculty Physician
Faculty Rank:
Assistant Professor
Location:
96th Medical Group/SGE, Eglin AFB, FL
Education
June 2017-June 2018 Faculty Development Fellowship, UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine, NC
May-Dec 2016 Air Command and Staff College, Air University (via correspondence)
July 2010-July 2013 Family Medicine Internship and Residency, Nellis Air Force Base, NV
July 2006-May 2010 Doctorate in Medicine Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
July 2002-May 2006 B.S. in Biology/Pre-Med with Honors, Magna Cum Laude Minors: English, Psychology, Aerospace Science
Seton Hall University: College of Arts and Sciences, South Orange, NJ
May-Dec 2016 Air Command and Staff College, Air University (via correspondence)
July 2010-July 2013 Family Medicine Internship and Residency, Nellis Air Force Base, NV
July 2006-May 2010 Doctorate in Medicine Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
July 2002-May 2006 B.S. in Biology/Pre-Med with Honors, Magna Cum Laude Minors: English, Psychology, Aerospace Science
Seton Hall University: College of Arts and Sciences, South Orange, NJ
Representative publications, projects, and/or deployments
- Aug 2014-present Family Medicine Faculty Physician at Eglin AFB Family Medicine Residency, 96th MDG, Eglin AFB, FL
- Aug 2013-Aug 2014 Family Medicine Staff/Adjunct Faculty at Eglin Family Health Clinic, 96th MDG, Eglin AFB, FL
- July 2010-Jul 2013 Family Medicine Resident at Nellis AFB Family Medicine Residency, 96th MDG, Eglin AFB, FL
- July 2006-Jul 2010 Medical Student/Active Duty Air Force Officer, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
- July 2002-May 2006 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Detachment 490, NJIT, Newark NJ
- Jan 2016-Jul 2016 Medical Contingency Response Plan Clinical Team Chief, Operation Inherent Resolve
- 2016 Degree of Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians
- 2017-present 96 MDG Director of Clinical Research, Eglin AFB
- 2016-present FPIN’s Editorial Board for Evidence-Based Practice
Bibliography
Biosketch Link:
- Fuentes R, Bucaj M, Williams Wonnum, S. Pseudo-Neurological Syndromes. American Family Physician. (accepted topic, currently in progress)
- Clemente-Fuentes R, Pickett H, Carlson M, Crawford P. How can pregnant women safely relieve low-back pain. J Fam Pract 2013 May; 62(5):260-268.
- Greene M, Clemente-Fuentes R. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for
- Clemente-Fuentes R, Bucaj M. (2017). Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia. In Domino FJ (Ed.), The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2017, Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
- Bucaj M, Clemente-Fuentes R. (2017). Hyperkalemia. In Domino FJ (Ed.), The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2017, Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
- Smith E, Clemente-Fuentes R. (2017). Non-Allergic Rhinitis. In Domino FJ (Ed.), The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2017, Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
- Fuentes, R. Let’s Talk About Sex – An Evidence Based Approach to Female Sexual Dysfunction. Talk presented at Uniformed Services Academy of Family Practice National Conference. March 2017. Seattle, WA.
- Clemente-Fuentes, R. Is There a Doctor in the House? Top Medical Situations Every Doctor Should Be Prepared For. Talk presented at Uniformed Services Academy of Family Practice National Conference. March 2012. Las Vegas, NV.
- Holmes, S. Lee, D. Charny, G. Clemente-Fuentes, R. Kujawa, B. Military Physician Recruitment and Retention: A Survey of Students at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Science. Poster presented at Uniformed Services Academy of Family Practice National Conference. March 2009. Orlando, FL.
Pamela Hughes, MD, Captain, Air Force
Name: Pamela Hughes, MD, Captain, Air Force
USU Department of Primary Appointment:
Family Medicine
Faculty Rank:
Assistant Professor
Location:
Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital, Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV
Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison: BS in Kinesiology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin
Karla M. Vega Colon, Major, Army
Name: Karla M. Vega Colon, Major, Army
USU Department of Primary Appointment:
Family Medicine
Title:
TAMC Family Medicine Residency Faculty Physician and USU Student Site Coordinator
Faculty Rank:
Assistant Professor
Location:
Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI
Office Phone:
(808) 433-5580
Education
2003-2007 B.S. in Health Sciences
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
Orlando, FL 32803
2008-2012 Doctor of Allopathic Medicine
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY 10595
2012-2015 Internship and Residency in Family Medicine
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, HI 96859
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
Orlando, FL 32803
2008-2012 Doctor of Allopathic Medicine
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY 10595
2012-2015 Internship and Residency in Family Medicine
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, HI 96859
Representative publications, projects, and/or deployments
- Military Awards/Honors: Two Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), one National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTS), Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), Army Service Ribbon (ASR), Two Overseas Service Ribbons (OSR), Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and NATO Non-Article 5 Medal.
- Committees: Trauma Performance Improvement Program (PIP), Medical Records Review and Improvement Team (MRRIT), Tripler Medical Readiness Battalion Surgeon, and HAFP Delegate
- Poster Presentations/Case Reports: “Search and Seizure”: A case of new onset seizures after C4 Exposure Karla Vega Colon M.D., Amina Moghul D.O., Jeremy Johnson M.D.
- Near the Eye of Danger: Concurrent Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus and Preseptal Cellulitis Karla Vega Colon M.D., Luke Krautter M.D.
- Leg Swelling with known deep vein thrombosis “May be turned around” by diagnosis and treatment of May-Thurner Syndrome. Karla Vega Colon M. D., Luke M. Wicke D.O Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI.
- DO NO HARMIATROGENIC PNEUMOTHORAX RESULTING FROM ACUPUNTURE AND DEEP DRY NEEDLING.Karla Vega Colon M.D., Holly Crellin M.D., and Paul Allred M.D. presented by Paul Allred, M.D. at USAFP (stage presentation) Jacksonville, FL 2018
- Aseptic Meningitis from Ehrlichia Chaffeensis Charles Graves M.D., Connie Hsia M.D., Karla Vega Colon M.D.Presented by Charles Graves at Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians (poster) Jacksonville, FL 2018
- Got Milk? Rapid Progression of Lactation Ketoacidosis in the Setting of Acute Mastitis Karla Vega Colon M.D., Sean Costello D.O., Nicholas Kohles M.D. Presented by Sean Costello M.D. at Hawaii Academy of Family Physicians Conference (poster), Honolulu, HI and USAFP
- What a Drag: A Case of Electronic-cigarette Associated Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia Molly Booy, M.D., Karla Vega-Colon, M.D., Samuel Tiglao, D.O.To be presented by Dr. Molly Booy at Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians (stage presentation) St Louis, MO 2019
- Sports medicine journal article submission 15 Oct 2018: Pyomyositis of the Vastus Medialis: A Case Report- Connie Hsia, MD, Caitlin Granadillos, DO, Karla Vega-Colon, MD
Bibliography
- Dr. Karla M. Vega Colon earned a B.S. in Health Sciences from Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (now AdventHealth University) in Orlando, FL in 2007. She spent a year as a student instructor tutoring students in physics, chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, and algebra. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine from New York Medical College School of Medicine in 2012. Dr. Vega Colon completed her Family Medicine training at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, HI in 2015.
- She has been stationed at Tripler Army Medical Center Honolulu, Hawaii, served as the Medical Director at Yongsan Troop Medical Clinic (TMC) Seoul, South Korea, and returned as Faculty to the Tripler Family Medicine Residency in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Vega Colon currently serves as the Uniformed Services University (USU) Family Medicine Student Site Director and Assistant Professor of Family Medicine a USU, University of Hawaii (UH), Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California (USC).
- Dr. Vega Colon recently returned from a deployment in support of Operation Resolute Support 2018-2019. Her professional memberships include the Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians (USAFP), Hawaii Academy of Family Physicians (HAFP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
