Mike McCurdy, MD

Dr. Mike McCurdy is a highly accomplished critical care physician with extensive expertise in managing the most critically ill patients in a variety of settings, from high-acuity academic medical centers to resource-limited environments. Board-certified in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine, Dr. McCurdy has dedicated his career to the advancement of critical care through clinical practice, research, and medical education. He spent over a decade in the Medical ICU at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), where he provided lifesaving care to patients suffering from septic shock, multi-organ failure, and other life-threatening conditions. His leadership in critical care medicine was further recognized when he became the Chief of the Department of Medicine and Medical Director of the ICUs at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center during the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing patient care in one of Maryland’s top hospitals. As a Clinical Professor at University of Maryland School of Medicine, he remains clinically active in the ICU.

Beyond the bedside, Dr. McCurdy has led groundbreaking research in critical care, publishing extensively in top-tier journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and Nature. His work has driven innovation in resuscitation, shock state management, and telemedical ultrasound support for remote care providers. As an educator, he created and directed the University of Maryland’s Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, training the next generation of intensivists, including military physicians specializing in critical care for combat and austere environments. His award-winning educational initiatives, including the MarylandCCProject, have provided cutting-edge resources for clinicians worldwide, further solidifying his impact on the field.

Dr. McCurdy’s expertise has also extended into the realm of medical technology and innovation. As the Chief Medical Officer of Clairyon, he leads efforts to harness AI-driven clinical intelligence solutions to predict adverse events and enhance patient outcomes in real time. Previously, he played a pivotal role as Chief Medical Officer of a Boston-based studio VC in advancing DARPA-funded technology designed to rapidly identify and remove pathogens from circulation. His passion for delivering critical care solutions globally is evident in his advisory roles for multiple organizations, as well as his long-standing commitment to improving medical care in resource-limited settings such as St. Luke’s Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Whether in the ICU, a field hospital, or a remote austere setting, Dr. McCurdy, as its Chief Medical Officer, ensures that the Nereus team remains at the forefront of critical care innovation, dedicated to delivering timely, thoughtful, and state-of-the-art medical care to its clients in any environment.