MISSION

The purpose of the APAOC is to facilitate the communication of minority related and professional development issues between the Office of the Surgeon General (OSG) and officers among the various agencies of the Public Health Service (PHS). The APAOC specially aims to promote and encourage these objectives among Asian Pacific American Officers and civil service (CS) health professionals.

OBJECTIVES

• Identifying and facilitating resolution of issues of concern as they relate to the professional development of APA in the PHS.



• Assessing PHS personnel needs and assisting in meeting these needs through activities in recruitment, training, utilization, and recognition of APA.



• Developing position papers, statistical reports, and/or guidelines where appropriate, to advise and comment on personnel issues and professional practices related to APA.



• Promoting the utilization and advancement of APA in the PHS and other governmental agencies.



• Promoting cooperation and communication between APA and other minorities in the PHS and other health professionals.



• Promoting all aspects of the professional and personal development of APA throughout the agencies and programs of the PHS.



• Providing liaison among APA within and among PHS components, and advice and consultation to the Agency Heads and operating programs upon request.