Cara Olsen

Cara Olsen is a Professor in the Graduate Education Program at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), with an extensive research portfolio spanning military medicine, epidemiology, and clinical research. Her work primarily focuses on military health services, obesity research, radiation syndrome, and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.

Her research interests encompass a wide range of military health topics including Military Medicine, Epidemiology, Obesity Research, Radiation Syndrome, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Nutrition in Infants. Analysis of her publication history shows consistent scholarly output with 243 research publications and significant citation impact (h-index of 44).

Recent research trends reveal a strong focus on Stevens-Johnson Syndrome investigations, military health outcomes, and nutritional studies in military and pediatric populations. Her 2023-2025 publications demonstrate particular emphasis on dermatological conditions in military contexts, racial disparities in healthcare, and nutritional interventions for infants.

• MISSION READY: USU CELEBRATES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, SHAPES FUTURE MILITARY MEDICAL LEADERS (2025)
• Evaluation of Department of Defense Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (2025)
• Immune and behavioral correlates of protection against symptomatic post-vaccination SARS-CoV-2 infection (2024)
• A Longitudinal Study of Prevalence Ratios for Musculoskeletal Back Injury Among Us Navy and Marine Corps Personnel (2023)
• Impact of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship Order On NBME Exam Scores (2023)

Dr. Olsen maintains active research collaborations across military medical institutions, with notable work involving the Department of Defense hospital systems. Her research network spans multiple military branches and healthcare specialties, with particular emphasis on improving health outcomes for military personnel through evidence-based practices.