Thomas A Pluim II

Thomas A Pluim II is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, affiliated with the School of Medicine and Pediatrics department. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Quality Management at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia, following a distinguished career in military medicine and pediatric critical care leadership.

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Randolph-Macon College (1999)
• Doctorate of Medicine from Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS)
• Board certified in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care

His research interests focus on Pediatric Critical Care, with a career spanning clinical leadership, process improvement, and quality management in military medical settings. He has held key roles such as Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at NMCP, Director of Medical Services at US Naval Hospital Guam, and led the NMCP Command through a successful Joint Commission Survey in 2021.

Scientific Awards and Military Decorations:

• 2003 Pediatrics Medical Clerkship Student of the Year, USUHS
• 2004 Pediatrics Intern of the Year, NMCP
• 2006 Medical Officer in Training of the Quarter, NMCP
• 2014 Senior Medical Officer of the Year, NMCP
• Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2004)
• Navy Commendation Medals (2007, 2011, 2015)
• Meritorious Service Medals (2018, 2021)

Dr. Pluim has deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan (2011), serving as ICU Department Head for the NATO Multinational Medical Unit, and has been actively involved in military and emergency medicine throughout his career.