U.S. Army Medical Corps
PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF OUR NATION'S DEFENDERS
As an Internal Medicine Physician on the U.S. Army health care team, you'll diagnose and treat localized ailments and diseases, conduct and supervise direct patient care, execute disease prevention and health programs, command medical units, perform staff functions in health support, conduct medical research on diseases of military importance and participate in medical education and training. Additionally when you join the Army Medical Corps, you'll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, like supporting humanitarian missions, leadership training and a competitive benefit package. If you choose to serve in the Army Reserve, you can continue to work in your community and serve when needed. Whichever you choose, you'll train to become a leader in your specialized field while enjoying the privileges that come with being an officer. Join us and work alongside professionals at the top of their fields while helping expand the boundaries of internal medicine.
Benefits may include:
Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of 3 years while serving
Based on your area of concentration, you may be eligible for an accessions bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving.
No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
30 days of paid vacation earned annually
Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
Specialized training to become a leader in internal medicine.
Requirements :
Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign graduates may apply with permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates
Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
Eligibility for board certification
Completion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship
Between 21 and 42 years of age (waivers granted on a case-by-case basis)
U.S. citizenship