ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

U.S. Army Medical Corps

PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES

OF OUR NATION’S DEFENDERS

As an Orthopedic Surgeon on the U.S. Army health care team, you’ll

have the opportunity to learn the most advanced procedures and

techniques performed today. From groundbreaking bionic prosthetics

to regenerative bone and tissue research, the U.S. Army Medical

Department is pioneering work that is changing medicine — and

improving the success rate — of orthopedic surgery. When you join

the Army Medical Corps, you’ll be making a difference in the lives

of our Soldiers and the country at large. Additionally, you’ll gain

access to invaluable opportunities like supporting humanitarian

missions, leadership training and competitive benefit packages.

Join us and use your expertise to help expand the boundaries of

orthopedic surgery alongside professionals who share your passion.

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 orthopedic 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

Completion of a training program in

orthopedic surgery

Between 21 and 42 years of

age (waivers granted on a case-by-case basis)

U.S. citizenship