Traci M Carter

Traci M Carter serves as a Medical Educator in the Department of Pediatrics at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences School of Medicine, concurrently holding the position of pediatric diabetes nurse educator at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (NMMC) and Alexander T. Augusta Medical Center. She collaborates with pediatric endocrinologists, fellows, and USU medical students in clinical education and diabetes management initiatives across military healthcare systems.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Thiel College, Greenville, PA
• Medical/Surgical Nurse Internship at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Regional Medical Center, Fairborn, OH
• Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA

Ms. Carter's research focuses on diabetes quality improvement systems, pediatric diabetes management protocols, and population health strategies for military families. Her work emphasizes practical implementation of evidence-based practices to prevent long-term complications, particularly through structured education programs in school settings and military treatment facilities. She has pioneered initiatives addressing insulin safety, emergency preparedness, and cost-effective care models.

Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on translating clinical research into practical quality improvement frameworks, particularly examining economic impacts of diabetes care protocols and emergency management systems for pediatric populations. The publications reveal strong integration of clinical practice with health systems engineering principles.

Professional recognitions include:

• Diabetes Educator of the Year for the Capitol Region of AADE (2009)
• NCR Quality Award for 'Insulin Pump Back Up Plans' initiative (2016)

Ms. Carter actively mentors USU medical students through clinical rotations and diabetes education programs while serving in leadership roles for professional organizations. She previously chaired the Capitol Association of Diabetes Educators (2009) and contributed to Virginia Diabetes Council initiatives that secured foundational grant funding for statewide school-based diabetes education programs.

As a core member of the WRB Pediatric Endocrinology team, she integrates clinical care with educational mission across multiple military treatment facilities, focusing on interdisciplinary management of complex pediatric endocrine cases within the Department of Defense healthcare system.