His focus of research includes Health Policy, post-traumatic stress in the returning veteran, post-operative nausea and vomiting, stress management and crisis management simulation training. Dr. Burkard completed his DNSc degree at the University of Tennessee specializing in Critical Care, Acute Care Nurse Anesthesia. Dissertation: Bispectral Analysis and Motor Activity Assessment Scores in Mechanically Ventilated Patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Dr. Burkard specializes in Critical Care Medicine, Regional Anesthesia. Dr. Burkard focuses his clinical research time on crisis management skills, airway skills, critical care skills, and simulation skills.