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Health services officers in the Commissioned Corps represent many disciplines, including the biological, physical, environmental, and social sciences; optometry; social work; podiatry; medical technology; dental hygiene; medical records administration; computer science; health education; health care administration; and other public health specialties such as physician assistant. You can treat patients in underserved and disadvantaged areas, respond to public health emergencies and natural disasters, educate communities about health, work in science or health administration, or concentrate on other areas within your specialty. As part of a multidisciplinary team of health professionals, you'll enjoy excellent benefits and work/life balance while making a real difference in the Nations health.


“There are so many career opportunities in the Corps for a variety of health care disciplines. Protecting the Nation's health means we make a difference in people's lives every day.”

REAR ADMIRAL MICHAEL MILNER
Chief Health Services Officer,
U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps

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Last updated on 6/10/2008