U.S. Surgeon General on Twitter: "Jocelyn Elders earned an M.D. from @uamshealth in 1960, then was chief resident, leading a team of all-white, all-male residents (in the 60s!) 💪🏽. Bill Clinton appointed her director of @ADHPIO in 1987, & then as the first black U.S. surgeon general in 1993. #BlackHistoryMonth… https://t.co/YIuesCxZBd"

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Jocelyn Elders earned an M.D. from @uamshealth in 1960, then was chief resident, leading a team of all-white, all-male residents (in the 60s!) . Bill Clinton appointed her director of @ADHPIO in 1987, & then as the first black U.S. surgeon general in 1993. #BlackHistoryMonthpic.twitter.com/G1BjdbHSuY

4:03 AM - 13 Feb 2020

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1. Sally Moen‏ @SallyMoen2 Feb 13
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  She was an absolute gem in that position! Thanks for posting this photo
  
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1. VapingIT, SPE, EEI‏ @Vapingit Feb 13
  Replying to @Surgeon_General @uamshealth @ADHPIO
  
  Tell her of your new discovery.pic.twitter.com/bxNe2m7yR9
  
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