Dr. Vivek H. Murthy was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in March 2021 to serve as the 21st Surgeon General of the United States as a returning role. As the Nation’s Doctor, the Surgeon General’s mission is to restore trust by relying on the best scientific information available, providing clear consistent guidance and resources for the public, and ensuring that we reach our most vulnerable communities.As the Vice Admiral of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, Dr. Murthy commands a uniformed service of 6000 dedicated public health officers serving the most underserved and vulnerable populations domestically and abroad.