Ryan P Gillis

Ryan P Gillis MD, FAAP, is a Navy Lieutenant Commander and faculty member at the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. He currently serves as Chief of Residents and Staff General Pediatrician at Naval Medical Center San Diego, with a pending fellowship in pediatric nephrology at University of California San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego (2024–2027). His career spans clinical practice, military operational roles, and medical education.

• Education:
  • BA in Biology (Cum Laude), Claremont McKenna College (2008–2012)
  • Doctor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University (2013–2017)
  • Pediatric Internship and Residency, Naval Medical Center San Diego (2017–2023)

His research interests focus on pediatric nephrology, with a broader expertise in military and aerospace medicine. He has received multiple teaching awards, including the Charles B. Davis Resident Teaching Award and the USU Pediatric Resident Teacher of the Year, underscoring his dedication to medical education.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Charles B. Davis Resident Teaching Award (2022–2023)
  • Uniformed Services University Pediatric Resident Teacher of the Year (2022)
  • Honorable Mention for Achievement in Resident Podium Presentation (2018)
  • Pediatric Intern of the Year at NMCSD (2017–2018)
  • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2021)

As a board-certified pediatrician, Gillis served as a Naval Flight Surgeon (2019) and as Senior Medical Officer for Carrier Airwing 17 during deployment on USS Nimitz (2020–2021). He is currently pursuing advanced subspecialty training in nephrology.