Jonathan Woodson
Jonathan Woodson | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2022 | |
| 7th President of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences | |
| Assumed office June 21, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Richard W. Thomas |
| United States Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs | |
| In office December 22, 2010 – May 1, 2016 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Secretary | |
| Preceded by | S. Ward Casscells |
| Succeeded by | Thomas P. McCaffery |
| Personal details | |
| Born | New York City, U.S. |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | |
| Years of service | 1986–2022 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Unit | |
| Commands | Army Reserve Medical Command |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | |
Jonathan A. Woodson is an American physician, government official, and retired United States Army officer.
He has served as president of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences since 2022.[1]
Woodson retired at the rank of Major General in the United States Army Reserves.[2] He is board-certified in internal medicine, general surgery, vascular surgery, and critical care surgery.
Early life and education
Woodson graduated from the City College of New York and the New York University School of Medicine. He did his postgraduate work at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Woodson also holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.[3]
Career
Woodson joined the military in 1986 and served for 36 years.[3]
References
- ^ Kime, Patricia (June 6, 2022). "Former Obama Official Tapped to Lead Military's Medical School After Its Last President Was Ousted". Military.com. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ "Jonathan Woodson, MD, MSS, FACS" (PDF).
- ^ a b "Jonathan Woodson, MD, MSS, FACS President" (PDF).
External links
- Official biography
- Media related to Jonathan A. Woodson at Wikimedia Commons