Sara Bibbens

Sara Bibbens, D.O. is an Assistant Professor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) School of Medicine, where she serves as Director of the Division of Critical Care. She actively teaches, conducts research, and supervises clinical training at USUHS, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital. Her military rank is Major in the U.S. Army.

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2010-2014)
• Residency in Pediatrics, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (2014-2017)
• Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care, Baylor College of Medicine (2018-2021)

Dr. Bibbens specializes in pediatric trauma resuscitation, focusing on enhancing clinical outcomes through simulation-based training and quality improvement initiatives. Her work intersects with cardiopulmonary resuscitation protocols and critical care medicine.

Her research trends include trauma system optimization, pediatric neurotrauma diagnostics, and evidence-based clinical guidelines. A notable publication (2013) analyzed predictive models for abusive head trauma in children.

• Scientific Awards:
• Principal Investigator, Pediatric Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Chief Resident, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium

Dr. Bibbens contributes to military medical education through her roles in teaching and clinical mentorship, with a focus on integrating simulation technologies into pediatric critical care training.