89: Secretary David Shulkin MD -- It Shouldn’t Be This Hard to Serve Your Country

Secretary David Shulkin MD, a national thought leader on veterans’ health and patient-centered care, was appointed by President Trump as the 9th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs. He was the only Trump-appointed Cabinet Secretary who was confirmed unanimously by the US Senate; he was the first non-veteran to hold this position; and he was only the 2nd physician ever to serve in this position. Prior to becoming the Secretary of the VA, he was the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health under President Barack Obama.