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

• A monthly stipend through the

Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) for physicians

currently enrolled in an accredited residency

program.

Repayment Program (HPLRP) which repays qualifying education loans

to lending institutions

opportunities

Services Blended Retirements System

Low-cost medical and dental care for you and your

family

shopping privileges

to become a leader in medicine

Requirements :

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

medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico

Completion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical

education internship

years of age (waivers granted on a case-by-case

basis)