James R. Rick, MD, received his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. He completed his fellowship from the National Capital Consortium. He is board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology. His special interests include liver disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease. He has served as Chief, of the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, at the Wright-Patterson Medical Center. He also served as Pediatric Flight Commander and Medical Director of Pediatric Flight, at the Wright-Patterson Medical Center.