62A Emergency Medicine
Play a Vital Role in the Lives of Our Nation's Defenders
As an emergency medicine physician and officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you will have access to the latest and most advanced technology and techniques. You will lead a well-trained critical response team when patients require immediate medical attention. Working alongside many dedicated professionals at the top of their fields in one of our state-of-the-art medical facilities. As an Emergency Medicine Physician on the U.S. Army health care team, you will be on the frontline in treating patients who require immediate medical attention. You will also perform staff functions in health support, participate in the education and training of personnel, examine, diagnose, and treat the initial phase of disease or injury.
You will train to become a leader in your specialized field while enjoying the privileges that come with being an officer. In addition, with the support of our collaborative health care professionals, you can build your career without concerns about overhead costs and malpractice insurance premiums.
When you join the Army Medical Corps, you will 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. Join us and build a distinguished career while helping expand the boundaries of emergency medicine alongside professionals who share your passion.
As part of the U.S. Army Medical Corps, you may conduct research, participate in graduate medical education, perform special functions in health support, conduct and supervise patient care and health promotion programs and examine, diagnose and treat patients.
Benefits include:
Up to $120,000 to repay qualifying loans to lending institutions
$300,000 bonus
Board Certification Pay
Non-taxable monthly housing allowance
Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions
30 days of paid vacation earned annually
Military retirement system that blends the traditional Legacy retirement pension with a defined contribution to service members' Thrift Savings Plan account
No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
No malpractice insurance required