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U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion

THORACIC SURGEON

U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Health Care Team- Reserve THORACIC SURGEON

61KU.S. Army Medical CorpsPLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF OUR NATION S DEFENDERSAs a Thoracic Surgeon on the U.S. Army Reserve health care team, you ll be at the forefront of medical innovation in thoracic trauma, oncology and respiratory medicine. You ll examine, 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:Health professions special pay for physicians in eligible specialtiesA 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 institutionsTravel opportunitiesEnrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirements SystemLow-cost medical and dental care for you and your familyCommissary and post exchange shopping privilegesSpecialized training to become a leader in medicineRequirements: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 GraduatesCurrent license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto RicoEligibility for board certificationCompletion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internshipBetween 21 and 42 years of age (waivers granted on a case-by-case basis)U.S. citizenshipPermanent U.S. residency

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