ATLANTA— Dr. Jennifer Shuford, deputy director and chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has resigned from the agency, the CDC announced Tuesday. Shuford, who joined the CDC in April, will leave her position on Nov. 12.
“I am leaving to spend more time with my family,” Shuford said in a statement. “I am so thankful to President Trump and Secretary Kennedy for giving me the opportunity to help lead CDC. It has been an amazing experience, and I will be forever grateful for it.”
In a separate statement, CDC Director Dr. Erica Schwartz praised Shuford’s contributions to the agency.
“I am deeply grateful for Dr. Shuford’s outstanding leadership and commitment to CDC and public health, especially as she has navigated an exceptionally demanding, high-profile and constantly evolving environment over the past several months,” Schwartz said.
The CDC said Satish Pillai will serve as acting deputy director and chief medical officer while the agency searches for a permanent replacement.
