About this talk
As Surgeon General of the United States, Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams has pledged to lead with science and to facilitate locally-led solutions to America’s most vexing health problems. In his TEDMED 2018 discussion with The New York Times’s Pulitzer Prize-winning health and science writer, Pam Belluck, Dr. Adams reveals how his lived experiences have shaped his views as a health professional and his understanding of the government’s role in health issues.
Throughout their conversation, Dr. Adams and Pam discuss important topics ranging from Dr. Adams’s nuanced view on gun policy, to the impact his brother’s opioid addiction has had on his family, to why he believes being a father makes him a better Surgeon General. Tune in to the discussion to learn about how our “Nation’s Doctor” is working to advance the health of the American people.
About Jerome M. Adams
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Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, is a physician, public health expert, and the 20th U.S. Surgeon General. Sworn into office in 2017, he served as “America’s Doctor” during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. His motto as Surgeon General was “better health through better partnerships.” He focused on building relationships between the public health community and other groups like businesses and law enforcement, to address major health challenges. Before his national role, Jerome was the Indiana State Health Commissioner, where he led the state’s response to an HIV outbreak and worked to combat infant mortality. He is a licensed anesthesiologist and was a key member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Since leaving his post as Surgeon General, he has continued his work in public health. He is a Presidential Fellow and a professor at Purdue University, where he also serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Community Health Enhancement and Learning (HEAL). Jerome also works as a medical adviser for a health technology company, continuing his focus on using innovation to improve public health.
