Michael T Bernhardt

Michael T Bernhardt, MD, is a Physician Scientist at the Department of Pediatrics under the School of Medicine at Uniformed Services University. Affiliated with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, he specializes in pediatric hematology oncology and serves in the U.S. Army as a Major.

• Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Spanish from Franciscan University
• Doctor of Medicine from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
• Pediatric Internship and Residency at Madigan Army Medical Center

His research and clinical work focus on pediatric oncology, hematology, and military medicine, with notable involvement in international refugee health during deployments. In August 2021, he deployed to Afghanistan, overseeing pediatric care at a Role I hospital (1-504 PIR), serving as a pediatric subject matter expert at a NATO Role II hospital during Operation Allies Refuge, and collaborating with UNICEF to relocate displaced children. His career highlights include critical roles in operational medicine and humanitarian efforts.