Background
Kussman, Michael James was born on May 22, 1944 in Troy, New York, United States.
Kussman, Michael James was born on May 22, 1944 in Troy, New York, United States.
Doctor of Medicine, Boston University, 1968. Master of Science, Salve Regina University, 1994. Graduate, Army War College.
Graduate (honorary), Command General Staff College.
Joined United States Army, 1970, advanced through ranks to brigadier general, 1996. Medical resident Joslin Clinic, Boston, 1972—1974. Private practice Pittsfield, 1974—1979.
Chief internal medicine Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, 1979—1984. Chief, Department Medicine Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, 1984—1988, deputy Commander clinical services. Chief consultant in internal medicine Army Surgeon General, 1988.
Governor Army Region, American College of Physicians, 1988. Commander Martin Army Comty. Hospital, Fort Benning, Georgia, 1993—1995, Walter Reed Health Care Systems, Washington, Europe Regional Medical Command.
Command surgeon United States Army Europe. TRICARE lead agent for Europe. Principal deputy under secretary for health United States Department Veterans Affairs, Washington, 2005—2006, acting under secretary for health, 2006—2007, under secretary for health, 2007—2009.
Member faculty Uniformed Services University Health Sciences.
Master: American College of Physicians.