Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal
| Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal | |
|---|---|
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Obverse of the meadl | |
| Awarded by the Public Health Service | |
| Country |
 United States |
| Type | Honor award |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Public Health Service Distinguished Service Medal |
| Next (lower) | Surgeon General's Medallion |
 Service ribbon of the medal | |
The Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal is an honor award presented to members of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officer Corps. The PHS MSM is awarded in recognition of meritorious service of a single but particularly important achievement, a career notable for accomplishments in technical or professional fields, or unusually high-quality and initiative in leadership.[1]