GSACEP Career Corner: LCDR Stuart, Succeeding with the Marines and More

Welcome to our first episode of the GSACEP Career Corner! We will highlight an individual's career path, with tips on how to succeed in varied military/federal assignments!
Lieutenant Commander Stuart earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he commissioned through the Navy ROTC program. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009. After graduation, he reported to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA as a transitional intern, completing the program in 2010.

LCDR Stuart reported to 3rd Battalion, 3d Marines where he served as the Battalion Surgeon from 2010 to 2013. During this time he deployed twice in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He also served as the Director of Medical Readiness and Immunizations for 3d Marines. LCDR Stuart was then assigned as the Deputy Regimental Surgeon at 3d Marines where he coordinated medical support for the development of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and RIMPAC exercises. Additionally, he pioneered the development of a combat training curriculum, the creation of a training tactical simulation laboratory and served as the Director of Operational Training.

In 2014, LCDR Stuart returned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth to begin his emergency medicine residency training. His involvement in combat trauma research resulted in 18 presentations and publications, numerous awards, including 2nd place at the American Academy of Emergency Medicine’s research competition and was recognized for creating the largest scholarly output in the program’s history. In addition, he also oversaw the expansion of the Simulation, Vivarium and Biotechnical Skills programs.

After graduating, LCDR Stuart assumed the role of MEU Surgeon for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and deployed in support of WESTPAC 18.2 and Operation Inherent Resolve.

In 2019, LCDR Stuart returned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth as academic faculty. He served as the Interim Chair and now concurrently as the Senior Medical Officer for the Emergency Department where, in addition to serving as the medical director, he is responsible for their COVID-19 responses, and the Director of the Combat Trauma Research Group, which was awarded the 2019 Military Health System’s Team Award.

LCDR Stuart is board-certified in Emergency Medicine, holds a faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Military and Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, American Academy of Emergency Medicine and the Academy of Wilderness Medicine. His military decorations include two Meritorious Service Medal and two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals.

LCDR Stuart is married to Lisa Stuart and has a daughter, Lily and son, Benjamin.

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