Eric Schoomaker
Eric B. Schoomaker | |
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Born | Birth date -1st March 1966 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | U.S. Army |
Years of service | 1970–2012 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | U.S. Army Medical Command |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Relations | Barry Schoomaker (brother) |
Other work | Georgetown University faculty |
Eric B. Schoomaker (born September 15, 1950) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general and former Surgeon General of the United States Army. He served as the 42nd Surgeon General from December 11, 2007, to December 5, 2011. Schoomaker is known for his contributions to military medicine and his efforts to improve the healthcare system for soldiers and their families.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Eric B. Schoomaker was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is the younger brother of Peter Schoomaker, a former Chief of Staff of the United States Army. Schoomaker attended the University of Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1970. He then received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1975. Schoomaker completed his residency in internal medicine at the Dewitt Army Community Hospital and later specialized in hematology.
Military career[edit | edit source]
Schoomaker began his military career in 1970 when he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. He held various positions throughout his career, including assignments at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the United States Army Medical Research and Development Command. Schoomaker also served as the Commanding General of the United States Army Medical Command.
In 2007, Schoomaker was appointed as the Surgeon General of the United States Army, a position he held until his retirement in 2011. During his tenure, he focused on improving the quality of care for soldiers, particularly those returning from the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War. He also emphasized the importance of mental health services and the integration of alternative medicine practices into military healthcare.
Post-military career[edit | edit source]
After retiring from the United States Army, Schoomaker joined the faculty at Georgetown University, where he continues to contribute to the field of medicine through teaching and research. He remains active in various professional organizations and continues to advocate for improvements in military healthcare.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Schoomaker is married and has two children. He is known for his dedication to his family and his commitment to improving the lives of soldiers and their families through better healthcare services.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Surgeon General of the United States Army
- United States Army Medical Command
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
- Iraq War
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