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 OpportunitiesAs 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 BenefitsWhen 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 servingBased 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 physicianFor Army Reserve, a monthly stipend through the Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) for physicians currently enrolled in an accredited residency programTravel opportunities, to include humanitarian missionsUp to 30 days of paid vacation earned annuallyEnrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement SystemNo- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your familyCommissary and post exchange shopping privilegesAs an Active Duty Soldier, you may qualify to receive a monthly stipend through the Financial Assistance Program (FAP) while enrolled in an accredited residency programSpecialized training to become a leader in medicineEligibility RequirementsMust have a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathyForeign graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical GraduatesMust have a current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto RicoMust be eligible for board certificationMust have completed at least one year of an approved Graduate Medical Education (GME) internshipMust be a U.S. citizen to serve Active DutyMust have a permanent U.S. residency for Army ReserveHave questions or want more information?To find out more information about becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon in the U.S. Army, visit www.goarmy.com/amedd. 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.