17th Surgeon General of the United States
Distinguished Professor, University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS
17th Surgeon General of the United States
Distinguished Professor, University of Arizona
Dr. Carmona served as the 17th Surgeon General of the United States and is currently the Chief of Health Innovations at Canyon Ranch. His extensive leadership background in many disciplines includes medicine, law enforcement, the military, public health, higher education, emergency preparedness, and health care management. Within these fields, he has held positions ranging from sheriff and SWAT team leader to RN to trauma surgeon. He also brings a life story of disadvantaged beginnings and an inspiring self-transformation from high school dropout to combat decorated Special Forces veteran. He attended UCSF Medical School where he received the prestigious Gold Headed Cane as the top graduate.
Dr. Carmona is a Distinguished Professor of Public Health, Professor of Surgery and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the University of Arizona. He serves on numerous government and private boards involving business, health and national security issues.
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Sunday, November 16, 2025
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM CT