Active 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 with a desire to serve your country, a career as an Army Orthopedic Surgeon may be the one for you. Outstanding Opportunities As a U.S. Army Orthopedic Surgeon, you will 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 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr