General Surgery - Medical Corps United States Navy

Board Certification Pay (BCP) 1-year rate (prorated monthly) $8000

MEDICAL CORPS CRITICALLY SHORT WARTIME SPECIALTY ACCESSION BONUS (CSWSAB)

CSWSAB 4-year Obligation BONUS: $600,000

Malpractice Insurance or equivalent is covered by the United States Navy

Navy pays and benefits will flex to fit your role. You can rely on regular promotions, pay increases and world-class benefits that rival any civilian employer. Many Sailors can even qualify for sign-on bonuses depending on their field. Sailors in the Medical Corps can enjoy:  

• Up to a six-figure signing bonus
• 100% health care coverage for you & your family
• Tuition assistance, free college education & medical school loan repayment
• Navy-funded advanced training
• Housing stipends & monthly military salary
• Retirement savings & income

As a Navy Physician, you will help lead the highly respected Navy Health Care team. You may contribute to medical relief efforts across our country and around the globe, serving victims of everything from sickness to combat, from disease to poverty, and from hurricanes to earthquakes.

You’ll utilize breakthrough technologies like Light-Emitting Diode (LED) probes, developed in conjunction with NASA to help heal wounds faster. And you’ll practice the most up to date procedures, such as “forward surgery,” that link field medics with larger medical facilities for lifesaving consultation and care.

Beyond all this, you will also:

• Earn excellent compensation in an established, thriving practice
• Experience manageable patient ratios for high-quality, one-on-one care
• Further your expertise via hands-on experience and Navy-funded advanced training
• Distinguish yourself with pride and respect as a Navy Physician and Medical Corps Officer

When you practice Navy Medicine, you won’t need to deal with many of the roadblocks your peers will find in civilian medicine:

• No start-up costs
• No malpractice insurance to buy
• No staff to hire
• No equipment to acquire
• No office to furnish

Plus, you’ll have a flexible schedule that leaves more time for family, personal pursuits and adventure.

QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for Active Duty employment consideration in the Navy Medical Corps, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen currently practicing in the U.S. (contact a Medical Officer Recruiter for details)

• Be a graduate of an eligible medical school accredited by the AMA or the AOA
• Have completed one year of graduate-level medical education in a program approved by the AMA or AOA (interns currently in training may also apply)

• Have a current state medical license within one year of entering the Navy Medical Corps
• Be willing to serve a minimum of two years of Active Duty
• Be between the ages of 18 and 59 (qualified candidates over the age of 59 will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
• Be in good physical condition and pass a full medical examination