Medical surgeon

U.S. Army Medical Corps PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES

OF OUR NATION’S DEFENDERS As a Thoracic Surgeon on the U.S. Army

health care team, you’ll be at the forefront of medical innovation

in thoracic trauma, oncology and respiratory medicine. You’ll e

xamine, diagnose, treat or prescribe courses of treatment and

surgery for patients having surgical needs of the vascular system

and performing required surgery. 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. Join us and

work alongside professionals at the top of their fields while

helping expand the boundaries of thoracic surgery. Benefits may

include :

• Repayment of qualified education loans to lending

institution, paid annually over a maximum of 3 years while

serving

eligible for an accessions bonus, paid over a four-year period

while serving.

for you and your family

annually

privileges

Retirement System

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

Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District

of Columbia or Puerto Rico

certification

approved graduate medical education internship

of a training program in thoracic surgery

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

basis)