Leadership
The USPHS Commissioned Corps’ 6,500 highly-trained officers serve under the leadership of the foremost experts in our nation’s health: the Assistant Secretary for Health and the Surgeon General.
Rear Admiral (RADM) Denise Hinton, M.S., R.N., F.A.A.N.
Deputy Surgeon General
As Deputy Surgeon General, Rear Admiral (RADM) Denise Hinton advises and supports the Surgeon General regarding operations of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps and in communicating the best available scientific information to advance the health of the nation.
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Rear Admiral Rick Schobitz
Director of Commissioned Corps Headquarters
As Director of Commissioned Corps Headquarters (CCHQ), Rear Admiral (RDML) Rick Schobitz is responsible for directing all functions regarding personnel, administration, operations, readiness, deployment, and policy for approximately 6,000 members of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps. He is the principal advisor to the Surgeon General on activities and policies related to Commissioned Corps training, preparedness, activation, deployment, and total force fitness.
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Chief Professional Officers
Each Chief Professional Officer provides leadership and coordination to one of 11 professional categories in the USPHS Commissioned Corps. Chief Professional Officers are influential on matters such as recruitment, retention, and the career development of Public Health Service officers. These leaders facilitate professional and community relationships to promote engagement with the USPHS Commissioned Corps and increase awareness of the Surgeon General's initiatives to protect the health and wellness of all Americans.
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