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Todays Commissioned CorpsWho We Are

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18th SURGEON GENERAL

PHOTOVICE ADMIRAL Regina Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A.

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/about/biographies/biosg.html

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6,500+ well-trained, highly qualified health careprofessionals

Essential component of the largest public health program

in the world

WHO WE ARE

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WHO WE ARE

Physicians Dentists

Nurses

Pharmacists

Engineers Environmental health officers

Mental health specialists

(including clinical

psychologists and clinical

social workers)

Optometrists Physician assistants

Scientists/Researchers

Physical, occupational and

respiratory therapists (SLPand Audio)

Veterinarians

Many other health-related

disciplines

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Todays Commissioned CorpsWhy Were Here

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WHY WERE HERE

To protect, promote, and

advance the public health andsafety of our Nation.

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Todays Commissioned CorpsWhat We Do

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WHAT WE DO

Serving underserved populations

Psychological health care to include wounded warriors and

their families

Disease control and prevention

Biomedical research Regulation of food and drugs

Health care delivery

International health

Emergency and humanitarian response

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EMERGENCY AND HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE

Types of missions:

Earthquake response in Haiti

Hurricane response to include Katrina, Gustav and Ike

Suicide response in American Indian community

Toxic exposure alerts in the Gulf Coast area

Humanitarian assistance in Latin American, Caribbean, Pacific Rim

and Pacific Island countries.

USNS Comfort

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Todays Commissioned CorpsWhere We Work

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WHERE WE WORK

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DoD MOA: A HISTORY

On April 15, 2008 the DoD and PHS signed a

memorandum of agreement (MOA) establishingthe DoD-PHS Partners in Mental Health:

Supporting our Service Members and Their Families

initiative.

Increases mental health services available to activeduty service members, retirees, and their families.

Allows Commissioned Corps mental health

providers to be detailed to Military Treatment

Facilities around the country.

Establishes guidelines for the support of the DoDPsychological health mission and its mission in

treating traumatic brain injury.

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DUTY STATION MAP

just some of the exciting places our USPHS officers serve, includingmore duty stations than all the Services combined.

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Corps BenefitsWhat The Corps Offers You

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BENEFITS

Competitive compensation package

Health care and dental care at no cost Tax-free housing and meal allowance

Thirty days paid vacationbeginning

the first year

Paid sick and maternity leave Malpractice insurance coverage

Retirement plan with benefits eligibility beginning after

20 years of service

Thrift Savings Planretirement savings and investment plan

similar to 401(k)

Low-cost life insurance

Free health care for your family

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Corps RequirementsWhat You Have To Offer The Corps

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REQUIREMENTS

Basic qualifications: U.S. citizen

Less than 44 years of age

Medically qualified

Qualifying degree from an accredited institution (variesdepending on profession)

Ability to pass a suitability review

Additional requirement:

Current, unrestricted professional license(if applicable)

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U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE

COMMISSIONED CORPS

Americas Health

RespondersFor more information, call

18002791605

or visit www.usphs.gov and

www.facebook.com/usphs

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Student OpportunitiesWhat You Can Do

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COSTEP OPPORTUNITIES

Junior COSTEP (JRCOSTEP): One year of medical, dental, or veterinary school

2 years in specific health disciplines

Work 1 to 4 months during school breaks

No obligation after graduationSenior COSTEP (SRCOSTEP):

Full-time students in specific health disciplines

At least 8 months remaining in their final year

Obligated to work for twice the amount of time sponsoredby the Corps

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Position: JRCOSTEP

Service time:

2 months

Postings:

Washington, DC

Practice areas:

Disaster Mental Health Policy

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