Vanessa Nakate to Open Giving Black Conference 2026 With Climate Justice Keynote
1 week ago
United States Jerome Adams is an American anesthesiologist and public health official who served as the 20th Surgeon General of the United States, transitioning from Indiana State Health Commissioner to a national leadership role in healthcare.
Dr. Jerome Adams joined Eko Health as a Distinguished Fellow, contributing to the mission of expanding access to AI-powered cardiac screening and early detection globally.
Velocity welcomed former Surgeon General Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, to an internal presentation about the importance and direction of diversity in clinical trial inclusion.
Press Ganey's Equity Partnership involves Dr. Jerome Adams in analyzing race and ethnicity data to incorporate more patient and caregiver voices.
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams discussed opioid alternatives and the importance of partnerships at Heron Therapeutics.
As covered entities prepare for the new year, former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams provided actionable advice for maintaining focus.
Jerome Adams, born on September 22, 1974, in Mechanicsville, Maryland, holds a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in biopsychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where he was a Meyerhoff Scholar. He furthered his education at Indiana University School of Medicine, earning his Medical Doctorate, and a Master of Public Health degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 2000, focusing on chronic disease prevention. His early career included private practice at Ball Memorial Hospital, followed by an appointment as an assistant professor of anesthesiology at Indiana University. He contributed to academic literature, notably co-authoring a chapter in “Anesthesia Student Survival Guide: A Case-based Approach” and an editorial in the American Journal of Public Health addressing the opioid epidemic.
Adams’s public service career began in October 2014 when he was appointed Indiana state health commissioner by then-Governor Mike Pence. He retained this role under Governor Eric Holcomb until September 2017. During his tenure as health commissioner, he oversaw various public health commissions and initiatives, including those related to public health protection, laboratory services, and tobacco prevention. A major challenge he addressed was an HIV epidemic in 2015, where he evolved his stance to support needle-exchange programs to combat the crisis effectively. His leadership extended to serving as Secretary of the Indiana State Department of Health’s executive board and Chairman of the Indiana State Trauma Care Committee.
In September 2017, Jerome Adams was sworn in as the 20th Surgeon General of the United States, nominated by President Donald Trump. In this national role, he focused on addressing the opioid epidemic and untreated mental illness. His time as Surgeon General also included responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, during which he was part of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. He notably urged Americans to carry overdose antidotes for opioids in April 2018 and led campaigns for seasonal flu vaccinations. After his tenure as Surgeon General ended in January 2021, Adams joined Purdue University as a Presidential Fellow and its executive director of health equity initiatives.
Curious about our offerings or have inquiries? We're eager to assist!
Just complete the form, and we'll respond promptly.
