Sylvia Trent-Adams
Sylvia Trent-Adams (born circa 1965) is a rear admiral in the USPHS. She was the acting Surgeon General of the United States from April 21, 2017 through September 5, 2017.[1]
Sylvia Trent-Adams | |
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| Surgeon General of the United States Acting | |
| In office April 21, 2017 – September 5, 2017 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Vivek Murthy |
| Succeeded by | Jerome Adams |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | Hampton University (B.S.N.) University of Maryland, Baltimore (M.S.), (Ph.D.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  USPHS Commissioned Corps |
| Years of service | 1992–present |
| Rank |  Rear admiral |
As surgeon general, she directs the operations of the USPHS Commissioned Corps and communicates scientific information to advance the health of the nation. Previously, she was the deputy surgeon general. She has served as the chief nurse officer of the USPHS, since November 2013.[2]
Sylvia Trent-Adams Media
Sylvia Trent-Adams with the surgeons general of the Air Force, Navy and Army in May 2017
USPHSCC Officer-in-Charge Badge
Image of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Identification (HHS ID) Badge
Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal ribbon
USPH Presidential Unit Citation
ICRC Florence Nightingale Medal BAR
Public Health Service Foreign Duty Service Award ribbon
USPHS Global Response Service Award ribbon
References
- ↑ "Surgeon general dismissed, replaced by Trump administration" (in en). USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/04/21/surgeon-general-dismissed-replaced-trump-administration/100767454/. Retrieved 2017-04-22.
- ↑ (OSG), Office of the Surgeon General. "Biography of the Deputy Surgeon General". www.surgeongeneral.gov. Retrieved 2017-02-28.