Public Health Service Commendation Medal

The Public Health Service Commendation Medal is a Awards and decorations of the [Public Health Service|decoration of the United States Public Health Service] presented to members of the United States Public Health Service Public [Health Service Commissioned Corps|Commissioned Officer Corps] and to members of any Uniformed Services of the United States who has exhibited a level of proficiency and dedication distinctly greater than that expected
of an officer. It is the eight-highest award awarded by the United States Public Health [Service Commissioned Corps].

Criteria

The PHS Commendation Medal is awarded to an officer who has exhibited a level of proficiency and dedication distinctly greater than that expected of an officer. The award recognized sustained high quality achievements in scientific, managerial, or other professional fields; application of unique skill or creative imagination to the approach or solution of problems; or noteworthy technical and professional contributions that are significant to a limited area.