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    PrintThe U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS) is an elite team of more than 5,800 full-time, well-trained, highly qualified public health professionals dedicated to delivering the Nation's public health promotion and disease prevention programs and advancing public health science.  Driven by a passion for public service, these men and women serve on the frontlines in the Nation's fight against disease and poor health conditions.

Learn more about the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps**FDA USPHS Recruitment**

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is eager to hire motivated Commissioned Corps officers and applicants from all Categories serving in positions across the Agency, from entry level to senior executive staff positions.  If you are interested in job opportunities with the FDA, please take a moment to review the information below.

Title 21: 21st Century Cures Act Positions

	The 21st Century Cures Act was enacted on December 13, 2016 and Section 3072 of the Act grants the Commissioner of Food and Drugs the authority to appoint outstanding and qualified candidates to scientific, technical, or professional positions that support the development, review, and regulation of medical products. The FY23 Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act expanded this authority further amending Title 21 to include cross-cutting operational positions and individuals that support the development review and regulation of food and cosmetics in addition medical products.  Additional information on 21st Century Cures Act can be found here
		Title 21: 21st Century Cures Act Positions are being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072, and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624.
	**Employee Opportunities in FDA Centers & Offices** 
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	**Title 21: 21st Century Cures Act Positions**
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**FDA USPHS Promotion Ceremony**

27th Annual FDA Commissioned Corps Promotion Ceremony held on September 22, 2023. 
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	26th Annual FDA Commissioned Corps Promotion Ceremony held on September 9, 2022. 
	Recording
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	25th Annual FDA Commissioned Corps Promotion Ceremony held on September 10, 2021.
	Recording
		Program (PDF)

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                        FDA's Anti-Harassment and Inappropriate Conduct Policy
          Hiring Programs
          Quality of Worklife


                        Jobs at the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
          Jobs at the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)
          Buildings and Facilities
          Career Descriptions
          Equal Employment at FDA
          Ethics
          New Employee Onboarding
          No FEAR Act
          Scientific Careers at FDA
          Scientific Internships, Fellowships / Trainees and Non-U.S. Citizens
 
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