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Christian Rathke, PA, Occupational Medicine, Silver Spring, MD

ChristianBruceRathkePADMSc, DFAAPA(He/Him)

Occupational Medicine Silver Spring, MD

Director, Total Worker Health at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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Summary

  • CAPT Christian B. Rathke DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA is an experienced clinician and healthcare executive currently managing a new portfolio leading the NESDIS Total Worker Health program (a unique federal workforce approach to healthier work). His previous role as Administrative and Medical Director for 5 years consisted of managing 5 medical programs including Aviation Medicine, Behavioral Health, Diving Medicine, NOAA Corps Medical Affairs, and Marine Medicine programs for NOAA. He successfully builds integrated teams, organizational structures, and a productive culture that advocates for employee health, wellness, and safety by utilizing internal agency resources and external collaborative relationships. With both military and private sector healthcare experience, he has a proven history of expert and cost-effective healthcare delivery in operational and hospital care environments. Currently, as a Captain in the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, he is an effective public health leader with multiple certifications and a Doctor of Medical Science degree from the University of Lynchburg and a Master of Medical Science degree focused on Physician Associate clinical practice from Yale University School of Medicine.

Certifications & Licensure

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certified Physician Assistant

Education & Training

  • University of Lynchburg
    University of LynchburgDMSc, Medical/ Clinical Science and Healthcare Administration, 2020 - 2022
  • Yale University
    Yale UniversityPhysician Assistant, 2000
  • Bridgewater College
    Bridgewater CollegeBS, Biology, Cum Laude

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • NOAA Administrators Award NOAA
  • Department of Commerce Gold Medal DOC
  • Meritorious Service Medal NOAA Corps
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Professional Memberships

  • Office

    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
    1335 East-West Highway
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
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