JAMES J. JONES J. JONES

I am an experienced and dedicated healthcare professional with over 35 years of service in the U.S. Army. My educational journey includes a Master of Physician Assistant Studies specializing in Family Medicine from the University of Nebraska (2000), a PhD in Health Science from Trident University, California (2009), and a Master of Strategic Study degree from the Army War College (2021). Additionally, I completed advanced training as a tactical medical officer at the White House (2010) and a Protective Medicine Fellowship specializing in cardiopulmonary critical care resuscitation at the Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ (2015). I am currently the Commander of Public Health Command, West and serve as the 11th Army Physician Assistant Consultant to The Surgeon General (TSG). My previous roles include Director, Medical Capability Development and Integration Directorate, Branch Chief of the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) (2018-2021), Chief Medical Advisor appointed by the President on the COVID Task Force (2020-2021), and various positions at the White House (2009-2018) including PA to the President and Director of Operations. My extensive military career includes commanding roles such as IPAP Program Manager at US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) (2005-2009), 187th Company Commander (2003-2005), Director of Health Services in Qatar (2002-2003), and BN Surgeon at 1-82 FA, Fort Hood TX (2000-2002). During deployments to Qatar and Al Udeid Air Base, I established preventive, routine, and emergency services for over 5000 service members and planned medical contingency operations for official visits to over 94 countries. In academia, I have taught cardiology, served as the Editor-in-Chief of Cardiology STAT Pearls, and published numerous peer-reviewed clinical articles and four PA cardiology review textbooks. I have also led international research initiatives while deployed. My military accolades include the ‘A’ Proficiency Designator (PA), Secret Service Life Saving Award, Presidential Service Badge, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, and Joint Commendation Medal. I have earned the Expert Field Medical Badge, Flight Surgeon Badge, and the Gold German Armed Forces Efficiency Badge, and am a member of the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara, the Order of the Spur, and the Order of Military Medical Merit. I was honored with the 2021 American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) Military Service Award.