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United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
An Overview
Rank Name
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Today’s Commissioned CorpsWho We Are
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Lead by the 18th SURGEON GENERAL
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VICE ADMIRAL Regina Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A.
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• 6,700+ well-trained, highly qualified health care professionals
• Essential component of the largest public health program in the world
WHO WE ARE
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WHO WE ARE
• Physicians• Dentists • Clinical psychologists • Clinical social workers• Nurses/Nurse Practitioners • Pharmacists• Engineers• Environmental health officers
• Optometrists• Physician assistants• Scientists/Researchers• Physical, occupational and
respiratory therapists (SLP and Audio)
• Veterinarians• Many other health-related
disciplines
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Today’s Commissioned CorpsWhy We’re Here
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WHY WE’RE HERE
To protect, promote, and advance the public health and
safety of our Nation.
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Protecting public health and safetyFor more than 100
years…
Source: www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/phs_history/intro.html
A PROUD HISTORY
From Ellis Island… …To tribal lands.
Across America Around the World
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Today’s Commissioned CorpsWhat We Do
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WHAT WE DO
• Serving underserved populations• Health care delivery• Disease control and prevention • Behavioral health care to include wounded warriors and their
families• Biomedical, psychological, dental and craniofacial research,• Regulation of food, drugs, and medical devices • Administration of National Public Health Programs• Emergency and humanitarian response
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EMERGENCY AND HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE
Types of missions:• Earthquake response in Haiti• Hurricane response to include Katrina, Gustav and Isaac• Suicide response in American Indian community• Toxic exposure alerts in the Gulf Coast area• Humanitarian assistance to rural America in places such as
Kentucky, Texas and South Dakota
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Today’s Commissioned CorpsWhere We Work
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WHERE WE SERVE
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Corps BenefitsWhat the Corps Offers You
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BENEFITS• Competitive compensation package• Health care and dental care at no cost• Tax-free locality pay and meal allowance• Thirty days paid vacation—beginning
the first year• Paid sick, maternity, and adoption leave • Malpractice insurance coverage• Retirement plan with benefits including health care for life• Thrift Savings Plan—retirement savings and investment plan
similar to 401(k)• Low-cost life insurance
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Depending on your profession • Special pays and bonuses may be available, ranging from
$2,500 to $50,000 per year, that augment an already competitive compensation package.
• To ease the financial burden of your education, assignments with certain Federal agencies, such as the Indian Health Service, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and Immigration Health Service Corps offer loan repayment and/or other educational and family support programs.
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Corps RequirementsWhat You Have to Offer the Corps
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Basic qualifications:• U.S. citizen• Less than 44 years of age (with waivers, up to 50)• Medically and physically qualified• Ability to pass a suitability review• Qualifying degree from an accredited institution (varies
depending on profession)• Current, unrestricted, and valid license to practice in one of
the 50 States; Washington, DC; Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; U.S. Virgin Islands; or Guam.
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Today’s Commissioned CorpsHow We Serve
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HOW WE SERVE
• Perform clinical practice
• Educate individuals and communities about public health
• Develop and implement public health programs and lead public health organizations
• Participate in disaster response efforts as part of multi-disciplinary teams
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CAPT PAUL ANDREASON
Current Position: • Behavioral Health Psychologist• Department of Defense• Washington, DC
Service time: • 1990-present
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LT Heather Silvio
Current Position: • Clinical Psychologist• Sheppard Air Force Base
Wichita Falls, TX
Service time: • 2008 - present
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CAPT PHILLIP WOODS
Current Position: • Dental Clinical Spec
Consultant• Federal Bureau of Prisons
Phoenix, AZ
Service time: • 2003-present
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The uniform depicted is not reflective of Woods’ promotion from CDR to CAPT shortly after the picture was taken.
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CDR Jamal Gwathney
Current Position: • Medical Director, Metropolitan
Correctional Center• Federal Bureau of Prisons (BoP)• San Diego, CA
Service time: • 2004 - present
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Student OpportunitiesWhat You Can Do
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Educational & Training Opportunities• Center for Disease Control and Prevention Epidemic Intelligence
Service (EIS) Program: two-year, post-graduate program service and on-the-job training for health professionals in epidemiology.
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program: a competitive program awarding in return for a commitment to provide care in underserved communities.
• Indian Health Service (IHS) Loan Repayment Program: assists health professionals in repaying their student loans while they help fill the staffing needs of Indian health programs.
• The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU): a health science university run by the Federal government, providing training to military physicians, nurses, and educators.
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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Junior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (JRCOSTEP):• Eligible after just one year of health professional school for a
specific set of professions (check www.usphs.gov)• Paid a salary during externship• Work 1 to 4 months during school breaks• No obligation after graduation
Senior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (SRCOSTEP):• Full-time students in specific health disciplines (check website)• Paid a salary and active duty benefits while finishing final year of
health professional school (up to 18 months)• Obligated to the Corps for twice the amount of time sponsored
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Position: • JRCOSTEP
Service time: • 2 ½ months
Assignment: • Washington, DC• Office of the Asst. Secretary for Health
Professional Education: • Physician• Currently attending pediatric residency
Ensign Ryan Van Ramshorst
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U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
COMMISSIONED CORPSAmerica’s HealthResponders
For more information, call 1–800–279–1605
or visit www.usphs.gov and www.facebook.com/usphs