US President Donald Trump has announced Dr Nicole B Saphier as his nominee for the next Surgeon General, replacing an earlier candidate whose confirmation had stalled.
Trump repeatedly mentioned Saphier's medical background, calling her a 'STAR physician', and praised her ability to communicate complex medical issues to the public.
Saphier is a radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and has also been a longtime contributor on Fox News.
As Surgeon General, Saphier would take on a prominent role in communicating public health priorities and leading efforts within the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
