Major General James Gilman, M.D.
CEO, NIH Clinical Center
We are thrilled to announce our special guest speaker
and dedicated supporter of Friends at NIH.
Major General James K. Gilman, M.D.,
As CEO, Dr. Gilman oversees the day-to-day operations and management of the 200 bed, 870,000 square foot research center on NIH’s Bethesda campus.
Dr. Gilman served 35 years in the U.S. Army, most recently as commanding general of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Fort Detrick, Maryland. He led several Army hospitals during his long career — Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Walter Reed Health Care System, Washington, D.C.; and Bassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. He also served as Director of Health Policy and Services responsible for all aspects of professional activities and healthcare policy in the Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Army Medical Command. Dr. Gilman has received numerous military awards and decorations, among them the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit and Meritorious Service Medal.
Dr. Gilman has been a longtime friend and dedicated supporter of Friends of Patients at the NIH, our patients and the vital research that impacts all of our lives.
We look forward to having him join us on this special day to share insights of his leadership as CEO of the clinical center.
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