Sylvia Trent-Adams
Sylvia Trent-Adams (born circa 1965) is a rear admiral in the USPHS. She was the acting Surgeon General of the United States from April 21, 2017 through September 5, 2017.[1]
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Surgeon General of the United States Acting | |
In office April 21, 2017 – September 5, 2017 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Vivek Murthy |
Succeeded by | Jerome Adams |
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Alma mater | Hampton University (B.S.N.) University of Maryland, Baltimore (M.S.), (Ph.D.) |
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Years of service | 1992–present |
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As surgeon general, she directs the operations of the USPHS Commissioned Corps and communicates scientific information to advance the health of the nation. Previously, she was the deputy surgeon general. She has served as the chief nurse officer of the USPHS, since November 2013.[2]
References
- "Surgeon general dismissed, replaced by Trump administration". USA Today. Retrieved 2017-04-22.
- (OSG), Office of the Surgeon General. "Biography of the Deputy Surgeon General". www.surgeongeneral.gov. Retrieved 2017-02-28.
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