Anesthesiologist

U.S. Army Anesthesiologists are critical to the preoperative care of Soldiers and their families; before, during and after surgery. If you are a professional in the anesthesiology field and want to combine your passion for patient care with a desire to serve in the U.S. Army, a career as an Army Anesthesiologist might be the one for you. Outstanding Opportunities When you become an Anesthesiologist for the U.S. Army, your skills in anesthesia, intensive care medicine, emergency medicine and pain management provides Soldiers, retirees, and their families the support and expertise needed in emergency situations. You’ll provide them the critical treatments that require anesthetics, and possibly assisting on humanitarian missions during surgical procedures. The U.S. Army provides unique opportunities for you to receive additional trainings, participate in continued education programs and access to seminars and conferences to grow you as an Anesthesiologist and military officer. If you choose to join the Army Reserve, you will be able to serve your country as needed while continuing to support your community. Regardless of how you serve, a career as an Army Anesthesiologist allows you to be all that you can be. Outstanding Benefits When 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, leadership training and a competitive benefit package. Benefits may include: ★ 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 within the United States and internationally ★ Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually ★ Enrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirements 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 be 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 have completed a training program in anesthesiology ★ Must be a U.S. citizen for Active Duty ★ Must have at least a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve Have questions or want more information? To find out more information about becoming an Anesthesiologist in the U.S. Army or Army Reserve, visit . You may also reach out to your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to learn how you can get started on your journey as an Army Anesthesiologist.