Orthopedic Surgeon - Army Reserve Medical Scholarships; Monthly Stipends

The US Army Physician Recruiting Team South recruits highly qualified and motivated physicians from the southeastern United States, to serve as Soldiers in order to provide the Army’s specialized healthcare professional strength.

As an Orthopedic Surgeon, you’ll deliver the most advanced medical care to Soldiers in need of musculoskeletal care. You’ll gain surgical experience and pioneer new treatments, from bionic prosthetics to bone and tissue regeneration, while working and learning alongside the U.S. Army Medical Department’s leading personnel.

Get financial support and other incentives to help you navigate the unique and challenging opportunities of medical school and serve on the Army Medical team.

Army health care scholarships and other educational programs help you graduate with a secure career in a medical profession, without the burden of a big financial debt. These benefits are offered in exchange for your commitment to serve on the Army Medical team, where you’ll support the well-being of America’s Army, at home and abroad.

Support Yourself During Residency With a Monthly Stipend

Get a monthly stipend while in residency with the Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP), in exchange for serving in the Army Reserve.

This program could be for you if you are currently in residency as an Orthopedic Surgeon

STRAP provides you with a monthly stipend of $2,728

STRAP stipend may be taken concurrently with the Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (up to $250,000)

Army Reserve Soldiers are eligible for this program

STRAP is available for medical school graduates for residency training who meet the following criteria:

a. Be a graduate from an accredited school with an acceptable degree in medicine, osteopathic medicine in the United States or Puerto Rico.

b. Be enrolled or have a firm unconditional written acceptance for enrollment in a residency program for physicians in a medical specialty.

c. If in the Army Reserve, be eligible, and subsequently, be appointed/assigned as a Medical Corps (MC) officer in the Army Reserve.

d. Applicants in dual residency training programs are not eligible for STRAP, unless both programs are eligible when the contract is signed.

An elite team focused on finding the best qualified physicians who are committed to the care of Soldiers and their family:

• Maximize technological advances to get The Army Story out to qualified physicians and help them understand the importance of their role in The Army’s future
  
  
• Provide the support to higher echelons by fulfilling the commander’s intent in the hiring of the next generation of today’s leaders in the Medical Corps
  
  
• Accomplishing the mission ethically, morally, and professionally with the use of interpersonal, conceptual, technical, and tactical skills to lead under ambiguous and complex conditions