Jason W. Custer

Dr. Jason W. Custer is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He holds multiple administrative roles including Vice Chair of Quality and Safety, Division Head of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, and Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at University of Maryland Medical Center.

• Education: Duke University (BS), University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD Cum Laude), Johns Hopkins (Residency and Fellowship)

Dr. Custer’s research focuses on expert and team cognition in complex pediatric ICU patients, PICU outcomes, diagnostic error analysis, and systems-based quality improvement. His recent work has emphasized ventilator performance in pediatric lung injury and standardized handoff communication protocols.

Notable scientific awards include Alpha Omega Alpha membership (2002), NIH Loan Repayment (2009), multiple Shaffer Teaching Awards, and recognition in Baltimore Magazine as a Top Doctor (2013–2022). He has received accolades for nurse-physician collaboration and simulation-based training efficacy.

Dr. Custer contributes to medical education through The Harriet Lane Handbook and has led initiatives in clinical forecasting and curriculum development. He resides in Ellicott City with his family.