Alison Helfrich

Alison Helfrich, DO, MPH is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and serves as the Division Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). She actively contributes to medical education as core faculty for Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship programs.

• Education:
  • Bachelors of Science (Biochemistry, Art History), Allegheny College (2008)
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2012)
  • Pediatric Residency, National Capital Consortium (USUHS/WRNMMC) (2015)
  • Pediatric Infectious Disease Fellowship, National Capital Consortium (USUHS/WRNMMC) (2022)
  • Masters of Public Health (Tropical Public Health focus), USUHS (2022)

Her research focuses on travel medicine and tropical medicine, particularly malaria, alongside quality improvement initiatives in pediatric infectious disease care. She leads Tropical Medicine efforts at USU through lectures, research, and humanitarian missions.

Notable career highlights include:

• Division Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, WRNMMC (2022–present)
• Medical Director roles at Spangdahlem Air Base and Misawa Air Base
• Subject matter expert for pediatric care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Recognized with awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics, she also directs the Military Medical Humanitarian Assistance Course, preparing clinicians for military response operations.