GENERAL SURGEON

U.S. Army Medical Corps

PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES

OF OUR NATION’S DEFENDERS

As a General Surgeon on the U.S. Army Reserve health care team,

you’ll be at the forefront of medical innovation in a wide range of

surgical procedures. From groundbreaking work in regenerative

medicine to the development of 3-D anatomical models to aid in

surgical pre- and post-op planning, the surgical advancements being

pioneered right now by the U.S. Army Medical Department are

improving outcomes for their patients and changing the practice of

medicine. As part of the U.S. Army Medical Corps, you may conduct

research, participate in graduate medical education, perform

special functions in health support, conduct and supervise patient

care and health promotion programs and examine, diagnose and treat

patients requiring surgery. Additionally, 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 competitive benefit

packages. Also, you may continue to work in your community and

serve when needed. Join us and work alongside professionals at the

top of their fields while helping expand the boundaries of general

surgery.

Benefits may

include :

Health professions special

pay for physicians in eligible specialties

monthly stipend through the Specialized Training Assistance Program

(STRAP) for physicians currently enrolled in an accredited

residency program.

Health Professions Loan

Repayment Program (HPLRP) which repays qualifying education loans

to lending institutions

Travel opportunities

Enrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended

Retirements System

Low-cost medical and

dental care for you and your family

Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges

Specialized training to become a leader in

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

Permanent U.S. residency