Public Health Service Applications

USPHS Commissioned Corps Applications
Commissioned Corps Physical Therapists

Point of Contact: LCDR Christina Eaker, OTR/L USPHS Education Subcommittee Chair
Phone:(507)-424-7490
Email:ceaker@bop.gov

Course Specific Information: 1. COL Douglas A. Kersey Advanced Clinical and Operational Practice Course: The target audience for this course is physical therapists with 2-3 years in service or practice but any officer may seek application. Officers must meet basic level of readiness standards.

2. Joint Operational Deployment Course: The target audience for this course is physical therapists seeking to deploy with the Office of Force Readiness and Deployment in the physical therapist deployment role. Officers must meet basic level of readiness standards.

Application Process and Funding: Coordinate your desire to attend either course through LCDR Christina Eaker. The USPHS does not provide central funding for courses. Officers must secure local funding and approval prior to attending.

Officers should review the educational course opportunities listed on the Therapist Category Professional Advisory Committee website for course dates and availability.