Brett Giroir
Brett Giroir (pronounced jir-WAHR) is an American pediatric critical care specialist who has held several high-ranking positions in the field of health and medical research.
Etymology
The name "Brett" is of Old Norse origin, meaning "a Breton", while "Giroir" is a surname of French origin.
Career
Brett Giroir began his career as a pediatric critical care specialist. He later served as the Executive Vice President and CEO of the Texas A&M Health Science Center. In 2018, he was appointed as the Assistant Secretary for Health under the Trump administration. In this role, he oversaw key public health offices and programs, including the Office of the Surgeon General and the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
Education
Brett Giroir received his Bachelor of Science in biology from Harvard University and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He completed his residency in pediatrics at the Harvard-affiliated Children's Hospital Boston and a fellowship in pediatric critical care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Related Terms
- Pediatric Critical Care: A medical specialty focusing on the diagnosis and management of life-threatening conditions requiring sophisticated organ support and invasive monitoring.
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
- U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps: A federal uniformed service of more than 6,000 health professionals who serve in various capacities to promote public health.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brett Giroir
- Wikipedia's article - Brett Giroir
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