Vik Bebarta, MD

Dr. Bebarta is a distinguished physician-scientist specializing in emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and pharmacology. He holds the position of professor and vice chair for strategy and growth in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Additionally, he serves as the founding director of the Center for Combat and Battlefield (COMBAT) Research at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, focusing on advancing acute care, critical care, and combat casualty care research.

Dr. Bebarta earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy, graduating as a Distinguished Graduate and collegiate boxer. He obtained his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Following an internship at the University of Colorado, he completed his residency in emergency medicine at Denver Health Medical Center, where he served as chief resident. He further specialized by completing a fellowship in medical toxicology at the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center.