Daniel J Adams

Daniel J Adams is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) School of Medicine, serving as a regional faculty member at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) since 2023. He is the USU Medical Student Clerkship Site Director and core residency teaching faculty at NMCP, where he previously worked from 2015 to 2020 as a pediatric hospitalist, infectious disease specialist, and educator. His academic journey includes a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship (2012-2015), Pediatrics Residency (2009-2012), and MD from USUHS (2005-2009), preceded by a B.S. in Molecular Biology from Grove City College (2001-2005).

• MD: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (2005-2009)
• Pediatrics Residency: National Capitol Consortium (2009-2012)
• Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship: National Capitol Consortium (2012-2015)

Dr. Adams' research focuses on the microbiology and epidemiology of pediatric infections, particularly antimicrobial-resistant pathogens like Clostridioides difficile (CDI), Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE), Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), and Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) organisms. His work includes clinical investigations into orbital cellulitis, ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections, endocarditis, and tropical medicine applications in military and global health contexts.

His recent publications (2016-2025) reveal a consistent focus on infectious disease epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance in pediatric populations, and clinical outcomes in military healthcare systems. Key trends include analyses of healthcare-associated infections, risk factors for community-acquired infections, and innovative antimicrobial therapies for rare pathogens.

• USU Dean’s Faculty Teaching Award (Junior National Faculty) - 2019

Dr. Adams is deeply committed to medical education, serving as USU Pediatric Clerkship Site Director (2018-2020, 2023-present) and core teaching faculty for the combined Air Force/Navy pediatrics residency program. He mentors residents and junior faculty while managing active clinical research projects, including the Microbiology and Epidemiology of Pediatric Infections in the US Military Health Care System (2021-present) and military humanitarian assistance training initiatives. His work has been supported by institutional grants within the US military health system.