The first five surgeons general of the U.S. Army served under this title. An Act of Congress of May 28, 1789, established a "Physician general" of the U.S. Army. Only two physicians, doctors Richard Allison and  James Craik, served under this nomenclature.
The first five surgeons general of the U.S. Army held this position. An Act of Congress in 1789 established a "Physician General" for the U.S. Army. Only two physicians, Richard Allison and James Craik, served under this title.