Adam K Saperstein

Adam K Saperstein serves as an Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Education in the Department of Family Medicine at the F Edward Hébert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. A Captain in the U.S. Navy and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP), he leads educational innovation within military medical training while maintaining active clinical and research roles.

His academic credentials include:

• Faculty Development Fellowship, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (2007-2008)
• Puget Sound Family Medicine Residency, Naval Hospital Bremerton (2000-2003)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Tulane University (1996-2000)
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Oceanography (Honors Track), United States Naval Academy (1992-1996)

Dr. Saperstein's research integrates medical humanities with military medicine through cardiovascular screening initiatives, reflective practice frameworks, and interprofessional education models. His work on medical improvisation and mentorship remediation directly addresses provider resilience in high-stress operational environments, with applications across military healthcare systems.

His 2012-2023 publications demonstrate evolving expertise from foundational mentorship studies to cutting-edge pandemic surveillance research. Recent work focuses on SARS-CoV-2 detection in congregate military settings and nonpharmaceutical intervention impacts, while maintaining consistent emphasis on educational innovation through reflective practice curricula and microblogging engagement techniques.

His professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP)

As Vice Chair for Education, Dr. Saperstein co-founded the Apollo Society (promoting arts in healthcare) and Progress Notes, while directing reflective practice initiatives and the Wounded Warrior Partnership. His advising extends to curriculum development for military medical trainees, with emphasis on interprofessional collaboration and resilience building. His leadership in Expeditionary Medical Facility Kuwait demonstrates operational application of his educational frameworks.

Current work builds on deployments to Okinawa, Jacksonville, Kuwait, Sigonella, Iwakuni, and Annapolis through USU-based initiatives that embed humanities and reflection into military medical readiness training, with ongoing research in cardiovascular screening protocols for service members.