Cortney Foster

Cortney B. Foster, DO, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She joined the faculty in 2012 after completing a Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship at Children's National Medical Center and residency at the University of Maryland Medical System. Currently, she serves as the Director of the Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship program, focusing on medical education and training for fellows, residents, and medical students.

• 2012-2021: Clinical Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine
• 2008-2009: Chief Resident, University of Maryland Medical System
• 2005-2008: Pediatrics Resident, University of Maryland Medical System
• 2001-2005: Doctor of Osteopathy, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
• 1996-2000: Bachelor's Degree, Bates College

Dr. Foster's research spans firearm injuries in pediatrics, outcomes in pediatric critical care, near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), congenital heart disease, and team dynamics. Her work addresses critical clinical challenges, including diagnostic strategies for gastrointestinal complications in cardiac infants and sepsis management in patients requiring extracorporeal life support.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in pediatric trauma outcomes, cardiac critical care, and healthcare systems research. Her studies utilize large-scale databases like ELSO and Virtual Pediatric Systems to analyze trends and improve clinical practices.

Dr. Foster's leadership in medical education is central to her academic role, particularly through her directorship of the Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship program. She actively contributes to training the next generation of pediatric critical care specialists and advancing interdisciplinary collaboration in clinical settings.