The United States Army is currently looking for General Surgeons to join our healthcare team. As a General Surgeon you will have access to the latest and most advanced technology and techniques. You will lead a well-trained critical response team when patients require immediate medical attention. Working alongside many dedicated professionals at the top of their fields in one of our state-of-the-art medical facilities.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
ACTIVE-DUTY (FULL-TIME)
- Loan Repayment: Receive $120,000 in student loan repayment in $40,000 annual payments to qualifying federal student loans paid directly to the lending institution through the Active Duty Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (ADHPLRP).
- Sign-on Bonus: $250,000 signing (accession) bonus plus $43,000 incentive pay annually
- Location: Over 40 locations stateside and several more overseas, including Hawaii, Alaska, Italy, Germany, and Korea.
- Time Off: 30 days paid vacation annually plus over 20 days for federal holidays and "Days of no Scheduled Activities."
- Practice True Medicine: No malpractice insurance premiums, no overhead costs, no dealing with insurance companies, no productivity goals.
- Insurance: No-cost healthcare and dental insurance for you. Low-cost healthcare and dental insurance for your family.
- Housing and food stipend.
- Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions.
- Flexible retirement plan for 20 years of service.
Army Reserve (Part-Time)
- Loan Repayment: Up to $250,000 through the Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP).
- Sign-on Bonus: $75,000
- Incentive Pay: $75,000 annually for 2, 3, or 4 years.
- Specialized Training Assistance: Monthly stipend while enrolled in an accredited residency program.
- Insurance: Low-cost healthcare and dental plans for you and your family.
- Additional Benefits: Travel opportunities including humanitarian missions and a flexible retirement plan after 20 years of service.
These above are the sales pitch for what we offer but I have to state that there is no clearly defined path or format for what service as a Medical Officer in the U.S. Army could/would look like for you. And to speak honestly, it really is flexible for your needs. Speaking from experience, as an Officer, we have a lot of autonomy over our careers (especially Medical Professionals) so a lot of the information and stories you hear about the Army may not apply to your unique path. There is a lot of flexibility and opportunities within service to leverage what you want when it comes to a career. I like to emphasize this point because I have noticed that a lot of people have a misconception of the military when it comes to what you can and cannot do, and how restrictive it is (which it is not overly restrictive). The truth is, as a United States Army Officer, you have a lot of control over where you go, what you do, and when you do it.