An accomplished author with over 170 peer-reviewed publications, encompassing original research, textbook chapters, and scientific texts. With an impressive forty-year career in major academic medical centers, he has held roles ranging from surgical resident to department chair to senior associate dean. A distinguished military leader, Dr. Costabile spent over twenty years as an active duty Army officer, achieving the rank of colonel and commanding the largest combat support hospital during the invasion of Iraq. His field hospital was responsible for the care of over ninety-two percent of battlefield casualties in the initial months of the conflict.

Known as a self-described “time fascist,” Dr. Costabile has earned a reputation as an exceptionally efficient leader. In The Box is Time, he offers his unique and unorthodox perspective on time management, sharing proven strategies to help prevent the loss of precious time from our metaphorical boxes.