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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 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.
Chief Dental Officer
Chief Dietitian Officer
Chief Engineer Officer
Chief Environmental Health Officer
Chief Health Services Officer
Chief Medical Officer
Chief Nurse Officer
Chief Pharmacist Officer
Chief Scientist Officer
Chief Therapist Officer
Chief Veterinarian Officer

U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Mascot

Lieutenant Commander Abigail

U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Mascot
Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Abigail serves as the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps’ first official mascot. She is a trained facility dog whose mission is to protect, promote, and advance the health of the nation through the human-animal bond.
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