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CDC deputy director Jennifer Shuford is leaving after less than five months

Dr. Jennifer Shuford, the CDC's deputy director and chief medical officer, is leaving the agency months after being appointed in April.

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Dr. Jennifer Shuford, the CDC's deputy director and chief medical officer, is leaving the agency. NBC News says she is departing after less than five months in the role. NBC calls it the latest example of leadership turnover at the CDC.

ABC News reports the agency confirmed her resignation in a statement on Tuesday. All five outlets say she was appointed in April or describe her tenure as months long. The New York Times and The Hill say four months. The Guardian says six months. NBC says less than five.

The Guardian, citing an agency email it obtained, says she is expected to leave after the midterm elections. It says she gave her reason as wanting "to spend more time with my family." The other outlets' excerpts did not state a reason or departure date.

The Hill describes Shuford as an infectious disease physician and former Texas health commissioner. It says she was brought on to support CDC director Erica Schwartz. The Guardian says President Trump appointed her to a four-person senior leadership team. The Times says Trump appointed her to help steady the agency.

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  1. The GuardianTrump-appointed CDC deputy director to resign after six months on the jobTue, Oct 27, 10:17 AM EDT
  2. The New York TimesTrump-Appointed CDC Deputy Director Jennifer Shuford Resigns After 4 MonthsTue, Oct 27, 11:07 AM EDT
  3. ABC NewsCDC's chief medical officer resigns after being hired in AprilTue, Oct 27, 1:19 PM EDT
  4. The HillCDC deputy director to leave administration after 4 monthsTue, Oct 27, 2:32 PM EDT
  5. NBC NewsCDC’s deputy director to depart after four months in the roleTue, Oct 27, 4:25 PM EDT

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Earlier versions (3)
  1. Tue, Oct 27, 3:05 PM EDT, 4 outlets: CDC deputy director Jennifer Shuford resigns after about four months
  2. Tue, Oct 27, 1:25 PM EDT, 3 outlets: CDC says its chief medical officer, Jennifer Shuford, has resigned
  3. Tue, Oct 27, 11:20 AM EDT, 2 outlets: CDC deputy director Jennifer Shuford is resigning