Matthew K Hawks

Lt Col Matthew K Hawks serves as Associate Professor of Family Medicine at Uniformed Services University School of Medicine, holding dual roles as Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Clerkship Director within the Department of Family Medicine. He is concurrently a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force with active clinical and academic responsibilities.

His educational credentials include:

• Master in Health Professions Education, Uniformed Services University, 2023
• Faculty Development Fellowship, University of California San Francisco, 2018
• Family Medicine Residency, Nellis Air Force Base, 2015
• Doctor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University, 2012
• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Brigham Young University, 2008

Dr. Hawks specializes in clinical reasoning methodologies and innovative educational frameworks within medical training, with significant contributions to integrative medicine approaches in family practice. His work bridges military operational medicine with academic pedagogy, emphasizing evidence-based teaching strategies and holistic patient care models.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians

As an educator, he directs medical student clerkships, teaches across pre-clinical and clinical curricula, and provides leadership in university-wide committees. His operational experience includes serving as Chief of Medical Operations during Middle East deployments, integrating field medicine with academic instruction. Current roles encompass GME core faculty responsibilities and clinical site director representation.

No dedicated research laboratories or specialized teams are explicitly referenced in available materials.