David A Klein

Dr. David A. Klein is a Colonel in the United States Air Force serving as Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency at David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, CA. He holds dual academic appointments as Professor of Family Medicine and Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University and Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at UC Davis School of Medicine.

His educational background includes:

• 2018 - Air War College (by correspondence)
• 2014 - Adolescent Medicine Fellowship, San Antonio Military Medical Center, TX
• 2010 - Family Medicine Residency, David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, CA
• 2007 - Doctor of Medicine (MD), Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, MD
• 2003 - Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Maryland, College Park, MD
• 2001 - Bachelor of Science with Honors in Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Dr. Klein's research focuses on sexual and reproductive health, eating disorders, and adolescent medicine, with particular emphasis on psychosocial screening for adolescents. His work bridges clinical practice with military operational needs, addressing healthcare challenges in both garrison and deployed settings. As a military academic physician, his research often examines how to optimize care delivery within the unique constraints of military healthcare systems.

His notable recognition includes:

• US Air Force Surgeon General's Award for Clinical Excellence (2016)

Dr. Klein has extensive experience mentoring medical students, residents, and junior clinicians across multiple military treatment facilities. His leadership journey includes serving as Associate Program Director at the National Capital Consortium Family Medicine Residency, Chief of Medical Staff at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and Joint Base Andrews, and Medical Director of the Lajes Air Base Military Clinic in Portugal. His 2018 deployment to Kuwait in support of Operation Inherent Resolve demonstrates his operational readiness and commitment to military medicine.

As Program Director at David Grant Medical Center - the Air Force's largest medical center serving military beneficiaries across eight western states - Dr. Klein oversees one of the most comprehensive Family Medicine Residency programs in the military healthcare system, preparing physicians for both clinical excellence and deployment readiness.