Sean P. McCully

Sean P. McCully, MD, MS, FACS, serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - Northwest (COMP-NW), Western University of Health Sciences, Lebanon, Oregon, a position held since 2018. His clinical practice spans trauma, critical care, and acute care surgery, including a recent role as Medical Director for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Wound Care at McKenzie Willamette Medical Center through 2025.

His educational credentials include:

• MD, MB, BCh, BAO (Honors) from National University of Ireland, University College Cork (2004-2009)
• MS in Biomechanics from University of Oregon (2003)
• BS in Biology/Human Physiology from University of Oregon (2020)

Dr. McCully's research centers on trauma-induced coagulopathy, plasma transfusion efficacy, and wound healing mechanisms. His work examines how factors like obesity, alcohol, and ascorbic acid influence trauma outcomes, with emphasis on lyophilized plasma applications and point-of-care diagnostics for hemostatic monitoring. This research directly informs clinical protocols in surgical critical care and resuscitation.

Analysis of his 2014-2017 publications reveals consistent focus on trauma resuscitation science, particularly coagulation management in massively transfused patients. Key trends include validation of lyophilized plasma reconstitution methods, predictive modeling for mortality, and investigation of metabolic modifiers (alcohol, vitamin C) on coagulopathy. His work bridges laboratory findings to clinical practice through multi-institutional trauma collaborations.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Multiple ACS regional awards for trauma research (2013-2014)
• OHSU VirtuOHSU Operative Simulation Award (2014)
• Resident Research Paper of the Year from OHSU Alumni Association (2014)
• Academic honors including First in Class at University College Cork (2008)

As an educator, Dr. McCully mentors medical students and residents at COMP-NW while maintaining active clinical research coordination roles. His professional trajectory shows progressive leadership from Chief Resident at OHSU to Medical Director positions, with research consistently funded through institutional surgical departments and trauma center resources.

He maintains active involvement in trauma research consortia at Oregon Health & Science University and Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, while contributing to national discourse through organizations including the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and North Pacific Surgical Association.