Major Paul Pikman is a Pulmonary and Critical Care physician, assistant professor of medicine, and   instructor  at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS) Omaha, En Route Care Training Department, United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, 711th Human Performance Wing. In addition to clinical practice in Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Major Pikman is also responsible for delivering biocontainment care training for Air Force and other uniformed medical personnel.