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| Patricia D. Horoho | |
|---|---|
| Name | Patricia D. Horoho |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | U.S. Army Medical Command |
Patricia D. Horoho is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who served as the first female Surgeon General of the United States Army and the first female commander of the U.S. Army Medical Command. She is a renowned military medical expert and leader. Horoho's career has been marked by numerous awards and decorations, and she has been a pioneer for women in the U.S. Army.
Patricia D. Horoho was born in West Virginia and grew up in a small town in the state. She graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and later earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the West Virginia University School of Medicine. Horoho completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and later earned a Master of Science degree in health services administration from the Army's Health Services Command's Fellowship Program.
Horoho was commissioned as a captain in the United States Army Medical Corps and went on to serve in various medical command positions, including commander of the MRICD. She also served as the deputy commander of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and later became the commander of the U.S. Army Medical Command, making her the first female to hold the position. In 2007, Horoho was appointed as the Surgeon General of the United States Army, a position she held until 2011.
After retiring from the United States Army in 2011, Horoho went on to serve as the CEO of the University of North Carolina Health Care System. She has also served on the board of directors of several healthcare organizations, including the AMA and the AAMC. Horoho has been a vocal advocate for healthcare reform and has worked to improve healthcare access for veterans.
Throughout her career, Horoho has received numerous awards and decorations, including the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, and the Meritorious Service Medal. She has also received the Order of Military Medical Merit and the Army Commendation Medal.
Horoho is married to a retired United States Army colonel and has two children. She is a fellow of the AAFP and a member of the AMA. Horoho has been recognized for her contributions to military medicine and has received numerous awards for her leadership and service. Category:American medical administrators Category:Female United States Army generals Category:Living people