Surgeon Opportunities (62B00)

As a commissioned Officer in the Army Medical Corps, you will be a respected and valued member of the National Guard team caring for the sick and injured during peacetime while preparing to provide health support for Soldiers in times of war. In this position, you will train part-time to be ready full-time, should your state or nation call you to serve.

Field Surgeons are physicians responsible for the overall health of Soldiers. They are integral to maintaining overall strength and readiness of National Guard units. In times of state or national emergency, they render medical assistance to civilians in addition to soldiers involved in relief and rescue efforts. During combat, the Field Surgeon oversees the emergency medical management of casualties and makes sure Soldiers are combat ready when it comes to their overall health. Field Surgeons examine, diagnose, and treat or prescribe courses of treatment for the initial phase of disease and injury. They oversee medical teams and provide resuscitative and definitive care for injured and wounded soldiers within the capability of the unit's medical element.

The Army National Guard is based in communities in every State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. When you join the Guard, you'll do your monthly training close to home so you'll be ready to serve wherever your skills are needed. The Army Medical Corps is composed exclusively of commissioned Officers who have the degree of Doctor of Medicine from an accredited medical school or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited osteopathic school. These physicians are critical to the United States' military force, maintaining the health of the Army and conserving its fighting strength. Unlike other Guard members, these special Officers do not participate in typical combat training or activities including basic training. They are commissioned to do what they have already been trained to do provide high-quality medical care.

Benefits Of Being An Officer

• Up to $75,000 special pay for qualifying individuals
• $50,000 Health Professional Loan Repayment for existing medical school loans
• A Monthly Paycheck
• Retirement Benefits for Part-time Service
• Low-Cost Life Insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401K-Type Savings Plan
• Flexible Training Policy
• Commissary/PX access
• Travel & Vacation discounts
• Lifetime Camaraderie

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Civilian Related

Being a Surgeon in the National Guard, you will have the same qualifications to practice in your specialty in the civilian world.

• Must be a graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited medical school.
• Must have a current unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state of the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States Between the ages of 21 and 46 (may be waiverable).
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards. No record of civil conviction other than minor traffic offenses.
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see www.GuardMedicine.com for details)