Sean P Meagher

Sean P Meagher is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, School of Medicine, serving as Program Director for the SAUSHEC Pediatric Residency at Brooke Army Medical Center and Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. A Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, he specializes in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics within military healthcare settings.

His academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science (magna cum laude) in Biochemistry, Baylor University, 2006
• Doctor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, 2010
• Pediatrics Residency, San Antonio Uniformed Health Education Consortium, 2013
• Infant Movement Assessment Training, University of Washington, 2014
• LEND Fellowship, University of Washington, 2015
• Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship, Madigan Army Medical Center, 2016

Dr. Meagher's research focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD, with expertise in Infant Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care. His work addresses military-specific challenges like deployment impacts on child development and integration of behavioral health into pediatric training programs.

Analysis of his 2008-2020 publications reveals consistent emphasis on clinical applications: early autism diagnosis through behavioral observation, trauma-informed case narratives, and ADHD management protocols tailored for military primary care. His scholarship bridges developmental science with operational military medicine to improve outcomes for children with special healthcare needs.

As Program Director, Dr. Meagher mentors pediatric residents through the San Antonio Military Pediatric Consortium, presenting innovations at national conferences including Zero-to-Three and ClarityCon. His leadership in incorporating infant mental health curricula demonstrates commitment to advancing military pediatric education.

He maintains active clinical roles at BAMC/WHMC, providing specialized developmental-behavioral care while contributing to military medical readiness through residency training and research.