06/23/2026
⚕️Last Friday marked a historic Recognition Session at the HOSA 50th Anniversary ILC in Indianapolis. We had the distinct privilege of hosting a Fireside Surgeons General Chat featuring 14th Surgeon General Dr. Antonia Novello (the first woman and first Hispanic person to serve in the role), 20th Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, and Current Deputy Surgeon General RADM Paul Jung.
It was a riveting discussion that went far beyond standard career advice. These esteemed leaders shared their personal, unfiltered journeys to the highest levels of public health, offering our attending Future Health Professionals a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and service.
The session closed with a powerful 10-point roadmap for success by Dr. Novello. A few standout principles to take into the week ahead:
📌 On Integrity: "Nothing is worth the cost of your integrity, your reputation, or your self-respect."
📌 On Ambition: "The greatest danger for most of us is that not our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it."
📌 On Authenticity: "Never lose your sense of who you really are even when others believe that they know you better than yourself."
Thank you to Deputy Surgeon General RADM Paul Jung, 20th Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, and 14th Surgeon General Dr. Antonia Novello for offering the next generation of healthcare professionals this wisdom. The future of public health is in excellent hands 👏