Dr. Martin A. Schreiber, MD, FACS, FCCM, FRCST (Hon), COL, USAR, has been named Reviewer of the Month for January 2026 by the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (JTACS), a respected publication in the field of trauma, critical care, and acute care surgery.
The recognition highlights Dr. Schreiber’s outstanding work as a peer reviewer and his continued contribution to the quality of research that shapes trauma care. Peer reviewers play an important role in medical publishing by helping ensure that new studies are accurate, useful, and held to the highest scientific standards. Dr. Schreiber’s reviews are known for being timely, thoughtful, and clinically sound.
An internationally recognized trauma surgeon and military physician, Dr. Schreiber brings decades of frontline and academic experience to that role. He is a Colonel in the United States Army Reserve and has served in key leadership positions during deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, including roles focused on trauma system development and combat casualty care. His military service has helped bridge the gap between battlefield medicine and civilian trauma practice.
Dr. Schreiber currently serves as Adjunct Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. He previously held major leadership roles at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, where he founded and led the Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery. He also helped lead major trauma research initiatives focused on hemorrhage control, traumatic brain injury, and blood-based resuscitation strategies.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Schreiber has authored a significant number peer reviewed publications and has become one of the most cited voices in trauma resuscitation and surgical critical care. His work has helped shape modern thinking around damage control resuscitation, coagulopathy of trauma, and prehospital care for severely injured patients. He has also played a role in studies that influenced care guidelines used in both military and civilian settings around the world.
His selection as Reviewer of the Month also reflects the broader importance of strong editorial leadership in trauma research. Behind every published study is a review process that helps sharpen methods, improve clarity, and strengthen conclusions before findings reach surgeons, emergency physicians, and trauma teams. Dr. Schreiber’s recognition speaks to the trust the field places in his clinical judgment and scientific rigor.
The honor adds to an already distinguished list of career achievements. Over the years, Dr. Schreiber has received numerous awards recognizing his service, research, and leadership in military casualty care and trauma science. He has trained generations of surgeons, served on national committees, and remained deeply involved in efforts to improve trauma readiness and patient outcomes.
At a time when trauma systems across the country continue to focus on preparedness, innovation, and translating hard-earned lessons into better care, Dr. Schreiber’s work remains especially relevant. His career reflects a rare combination of service, scholarship, and practical impact.
This latest recognition from JTACS further reinforces Dr. Schreiber’s standing as one of the leading figures in modern trauma surgery and critical care.