Jason Bernhard

CDR Jason Bernhard is an Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). His roles include academic leadership in preventive medicine residency programs and expertise in aerospace/occupational medicine. He holds board certifications in General Preventive Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and Aerospace Medicine.

Education:

• BS in Chemistry, United States Naval Academy (2002)
• MD, USUHS (2006)
• MPH, USUHS (2013)
• General Preventive Medicine Residency, USUHS (2013)
• Aerospace Medicine Residency, Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute (2019)

Research Interests: Focuses on integrative medicine and nutrition within public health contexts. Engages in operational health challenges, including force health protection for military deployments and aerospace environments.

Career Highlights:

• Director for Public Health, Naval Hospital Beaufort (recruit health at Parris Island)
• Senior Medical Officer aboard USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN69), completing record-breaking deployments
• Assistant Officer-in-Charge at Navy Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit TWO
• Key roles in USINDOPACOM contingency operations and Joint Task Force medical support

Awards: Multiple Meritorious Service Medals, Commendation Medals, and Achievement Medals reflecting his service excellence.

Labs/Teams: Led Forward Deployable Preventive Medicine Unit - Team 3, emphasizing rapid-response public health deployments.