President Trump Nominates Heidi Overton as New FDA Commissioner: A Look at Her Background and Qualifications
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to have a new commissioner as President Donald Trump plans to nominate White House official Heidi Overton for the position. Overton, who has been serving as Trump's deputy assistant for domestic policy focusing on health policy, is expected to take on the role. She has a background in public health and general preventive medicine, with experience in various health policy roles, including at the America First Policy Institute. Overton's nomination continues the tradition of appointing medical doctors to lead the FDA, and her selection was first reported by Bloomberg. She has a history of working in health-related positions, including a residency in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she also obtained a doctorate in clinical investigation. Overton's nomination comes after the FDA has been without a Senate-confirmed leader since Marty Makary resigned earlier this year.