INFECTIOUS DISEASE OFFICER

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

Infectious Disease Officer

U.S. Army Medical Corps
Utilize your expertise for the greater good

Advance your medical career while contributing to the health and wellness 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 confirm diagnoses, treat, and manage the spread of infectious diseases in both military settings and the communities you serve.

Your responsibilities may also include participating in humanitarian missions aimed at combating the spread of infectious diseases and discovering innovative prevention strategies. If you opt to join 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:

• Repayment assistance for qualified educational loans to lending institutions
• Access to bonuses and special pay based on your medical specialty
• A monthly stipend through the Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) while enrolled in an accredited residency program
• 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:

• Must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. institution
• International graduates may apply if they possess a permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates
• Must have a current, valid, unrestricted medical license in the United States, District of Columbia, or U.S. territory
• Eligibility for board certification is required
• Completion of at least one year of an approved Graduate Medical Education (GME) internship is necessary
• Must meet the qualifications to be appointed 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 your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to begin your journey in Army medicine.