Conversation so far:
When was Sanjay Gupta a candidate for U.S. Surgeon General?
On January 6, 2009, CNN announced that Gupta had been considered for the position of Surgeon General by President Barack Obama.
Did Sanjay Gupta go on to become U.S. Surgeon General?
In March 2009 Gupta withdrew his name from consideration for the post, citing his family and his career.

Question: What did Gupta do significant during this time period?
Self-contained rewrite: What did Sanjay Gupta do of significance during the time that he was bering considered for U.S. Surgeon General?