(Newswire.net — September 9, 2017) — In the United States, the role of the Surgeon General is the operational head of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, otherwise known as PHSCC. With this title, the candidate holds the prestigious role of leading spokesperson for all matters of public health within the federal government. It is not a position that is given to just anyone as it requires a very specific educational background, discipline and great attention to detail. This role deals directly with policy decision making and advocacy with a background on public health, cancer research and the public’s access to affordable and beneficial healthcare.
Jerome Adams, very recently the State Health Commissioner for the state of Indiana, has been making waves and is worth reading up on. Thanks to his educational background and proven track record as a diligent and highly intelligent public figure, he is a force to be reckoned with. He has experience running a state government agency and working with budgets ranging from $20 million to a whopping $300 million. He manages the operations for the Indiana State Department of Health and also oversees Health and Human Services, Health Care Quality and Tobacco Prevention and Cancer research.
Skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to the grittier aspects of being a leader, Dr. Adams has earned the very selective Secret Security clearance, and is a member of both the Indiana Counter Terrorism and Security Task Force. In addition, he has experience working on the Governor’s task force on the implementation of drug enforcement, treatment and prevention. This role requires work within the community and the need to develop a relationship with law enforcement to make neighborhoods safer for residents. Adults as well as small children within the community have benefited greatly with his assistance during his time on the Indiana Commission on Improving the Status of Children. This committee ensures the well-being of youth all the while providing resources wherever they are needed.
In addition to being savvy with a large budget and hundreds of employees to assist and manage, Dr. Adams has also displayed the ability to speak in front of large audiences across many geographical and political environments. These profound speeches have covered topics such as health disparities under a variety of disease sectors and have taken place at the well known Center for Disease Control. He has also given talks at the National Academy of Science and has made headway within the growing industry.
The position honorable role deals heavily in politics and with public policy but it also requires an individual who is experienced with dealing with the media. The candidate must have experience answering and fielding the questions from media personalities and the ability to think quickly on their toes during panel discussions. Dr. Jerome Adams has came across this type of arena and has proven to be proficient at being in front of reporters and cameras. He has spoken before the United States House and Senate which is no small feat and is more than qualified to manage challenging situations.
The U.S. Surgeon General must be educated in medicine and Mr. Adams has a very impressive educational background. He’s a board certified Physician as well as an Anesthesiologist. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 2002. A Master’s of Public Health with a concentration in interdisciplinary/ chronic disease prevention from the University of California, Berkeley. He holds a whopping 12 years in leadership roles in major corporations such as the American Medical Association, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and the Indiana State Medical Association.
Throughout his schooling, Dr. Adams received many academic honors and awards. As a Physician- Anesthesiologist and Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Dr. Adams used his knowledge and expertise to shape the minds of the younger generation. It was his leadership role as an instructor for residents, dentists, medical students, and paramedics that gained him much recognition. The Indiana University Trustee Teaching Award is granted to those who display greatness in teaching. This honor is so rewarding because the honoree is recognized by their peers as well as by their students.
With skills in healthcare, public policy, population health and program development, it is no wonder Dr. Adams now holds the position of Surgeon General of the United States. Dr. Adams has proved to be a well rounded public official with more than enough education and experience to lead the country concerning areas of health, disease control and prevention and health care.