Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS)

The Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service, or USPHS Commissioned Corps, works on the front lines of public health. Our medical, health and engineering professionals fight disease, conduct research, and care for patients in underserved ct research, and care for patients in underserved communities across the nation and throughout the world. The USPHS Commissioned Corps is one of the nation’s uniformed services — a branch committed to the service of health. Officers advance our nation’s public health, serving in agencies across the government, as physicians, nurses, dentists, veterinarians, scientists, engineers and other professionals. Leadership We provide vision and purpose in public health through inspiration, dedication, and loyalty. Service We are committed to public health through compassionate actions and stewardship of time, resources, and talents. Integrity We exemplify uncompromising ethical conduct and maintain the highest standards of responsibility and accountability. Excellence We exhibit superior performance and continuous improvement in knowledge and expertise. For more than 200 years, men and women have served in what is today called the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service. Originally created to prevent the spread of disease from returning sailors, the USPHS Commissioned Corps now plays a critical role as protector of our nation’s health in all 50 states and overseas. ...view more