Orthopedic Surgeon

U.S. Army Orthopedic

Surgeon protect the foundation of the Army by treating the

foundation of Soldiers’ musculoskeletal systems.

If you are a

professional in the field of Orthopedics and want to combine your

passion for in this specialized field with a desire to serve your

country, a career as an Army Orthopedic Surgeon might be the one

for you.

Outstanding

Opportunities

As a U.S. Army Orthopedic

Surgeon, you will be able conduct both surgical and nonsurgical

means to treat Soldiers, retirees, and their families with injuries

and conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Through your

skills in diagnostic care, you will determine the best course of

treatment when examining patients with disorders, malformations,

disease or injury. You will also be able to utilize

state-of-the-art equipment, go through continued education courses,

seminars and trainings to advance yourself as a medical

professional, and conduct research for the development of your

field.

If you choose to serve in the Army

Reserve, you will be able to serve your country as needed while

still supporting your community.

Whether

you choose to serve Active Duty or Army Reserve, a career as an

Army Orthopedic Surgeon allows you to be all that you can be.

Outstanding Benefits

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 and leadership training, all while

earning a competitive benefits package.

Benefits may include :

Repayment of

qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually

over a maximum of three years while serving

Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for an

accession bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving. You

may also be eligible for special pay as a physician

For Army Reserve, a monthly stipend through

the Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) for physicians

currently enrolled in an accredited residency program

Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian

missions

Up to 30 days of paid vacation

earned annually

Enrollment into the Uniformed

Services Blended Retirement System

No- to

low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family

Commissary and post exchange shopping

privileges

As an Active Duty Soldier, you may

qualify to receive a monthly stipend through the Financial

Assistance Program (FAP) while enrolled in an accredited residency

program

Specialized training to become a

leader in medicine

Eligibility Requirements

Must have a Doctor of

Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S.

school of medicine or osteopathy

Foreign

graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate from the

Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates

Must have a current license to practice

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

Must be eligible for board certification

Must have completed at least one year of an

approved Graduate Medical Education (GME) internship

Must be a U.S. citizen to serve Active Duty

Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army

Reserve

Have questions or

want more information?

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information about becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon in the U.S. Army,

visit . You may also reach out to your local Army Healthcare

Recruiter to learn how you can get started on your journey as an

Army Orthopedic Surgeon.