INFECTIOUS DISEASE OFFICER

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

Infectious Disease Officer

U.S. Army Medical Corps

Utilize Your Expertise for a Noble Cause

Advance your medical career while contributing to the health and welfare of our Soldiers. As an Infectious Disease Officer within Army Medicine, your role will involve investigating the origins, impacts, and trends of infectious diseases, including threats from biological warfare. Through collaborative research, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals to identify, diagnose, treat, and manage the spread of infectious diseases in both military settings and the communities you serve.

Your involvement may extend to humanitarian missions aimed at combating the spread of infectious diseases and discovering innovative prevention strategies. If you opt for service in the Army Reserve, you will have the opportunity to serve your country when needed while continuing to support your local community.

Regardless of whether you serve in the Regular Army or the Army Reserve, you will take pride in knowing that your efforts significantly enhance the lives of Soldiers, retirees, and their families.

Potential Benefits Include:

• Repayment assistance for qualified education loans
• Access to bonuses and special pay based on your medical specialty
• A monthly stipend through the Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) during your accredited residency
• Affordable medical and dental care for you and your family
• Enrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
• Shopping privileges at commissaries and post exchanges
• Opportunities for travel, including humanitarian missions

Eligibility Criteria:

• A Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. institution
• Foreign graduates may apply with a permanent certificate from the Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates
• A current, valid, and unrestricted medical license to practice in the United States, District of Columbia, or U.S. territories
• Eligibility for board certification
• Completion of at least one year of an approved Graduate Medical Education (GME) internship
• Ability to meet the requirements for appointment as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserve
• Must be a permanent resident of the United States

Interested in Learning More?

For additional information about becoming an Infectious Disease Officer in the Army, please explore our resources. You can also connect with a local Army Healthcare Recruiter to begin your journey in Army medicine.