President Obama has appointed Dr. Thomas Frieden to head the CDC. I am very happy with this choice!
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His appointment by Obama
Sure, Dr. Frieden has a great educational background, but I'm particularly pleased at his stance on issues such as HIV testing, smoking bans, and condom availability - things he has been vocal about during his tenure in NYC. I am tickled with his epidemiology background.
I am also pleased that he has worked in the developing world for several years. I think this experience is invaluable in a more connected world. I know my short time in Viet Nam opened a whole new world for me - added a new way of thinking about things, and added great perspective. I can only imagine what his years of work in India have brought him.