All Commissioned Corps officers in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) must meet basic qualifications: you must be a U.S. citizen, be less than 44 years, 00 months, 00 days of age, and pass a physical examination and extensive background check. To be a scientist officer you must meet these professional and academic training requirements.
A current, unrestricted, and valid license from a U.S. State; the District of Columbia; Commonwealth, Territory or other Jurisdiction if a qualifying doctoral degree is in any of the disciplines or professions requiring licensure.
A scientist candidate must possess following to be considered for a commission as a scientist officer in the USPHS. An accredited doctoral degree in a health or scientific field including, but not limited to, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Public Health, Doctor of Human Development, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Education, or Doctor of Psychology. The degree requirements for a qualifying doctorate must include the successful completion of independent and original research in the specialty field.
If you are a doctoral level science student or a scientist interested in the Commissioned Corps, take the next step! Call us at 800-279-1605 or e-mail us your questions. For additional information about USPHS student programs click here.