Who is the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?
Please visit the Secretary’s page at http://www.hhs.gov/secretary/. return to top Do I meet the entry criteria for joining the Commissioned Corps? To be accepted as an applicant for the Commissioned Corps, you must: • Be a U.S. citizen • Be less than 44 years of age • Be medically qualified • Have a current, unrestricted professional license (if applicable) • Have a qualifying degree or a higher degree from an accredited institution (varies depending on occupation) return to top What does “medically qualified” mean? All applicants to the Commissioned Corps must undergo a physical examination and be found medically qualified prior to an appointment. It is not sufficient that the officer be “qualified” for a particular assignment at a particular geographical location. The commissioned officer is expected to be physically qualified to perform the duties of his/her rank and category in various climates and work assignments without endangering his/her health or the health of others. For car
