James G Demitrack

James G Demitrack is a Medical Educator at Uniformed Services University's School of Medicine Pediatrics department and currently serves as Officer-In-Charge of U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit Iwakuni, Japan.

Education:

• B.S. in Physics from U.S. Naval Academy (2000), with distinction
• M.D. from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (2004)

With extensive experience in military pediatrics, his research interests focus on Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases, particularly in clinical leadership and patient safety within operational environments. His work has driven improvements in healthcare standardization, population health metrics (HEDIS/Oryx), and pandemic response systems.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (for 3rd Marine Division service)
• 2013 Navy Outstanding Young Pediatrician Award
• Joint Services Achievement Medal
• Joint Services Commendation Medal
• Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (for Guam service)

During his tenure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (2013-2015), Dr. Demitrack taught medical students and residents across multiple clinical settings while serving as acting Service Chief of Primary Care Pediatrics. As Chief Medical Officer at Naval Hospital Pensacola (2018-2021), he implemented innovative quality control systems and pandemic response frameworks.

His leadership roles have included heading the Navy's largest overseas Pediatrics department at Naval Hospital Okinawa (2015-2018) and directing critical programs like the Synagis Program and Pediatric Advanced Life Support initiatives. He has consistently demonstrated excellence in both clinical and administrative military medicine contexts.