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Thoracic Surgeon - Army Reserve Medical Scholarships; Monthly Stipends

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtySurgery : Thoracic
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary RangeNot Specified
Loan RepaymentYes
Employment TypeNot Specified
Bonuses OfferedOther

Thoracic Surgeon - Army Reserve Medical Scholarships; Monthly Stipands

Because of the U.S. Army’s world-class medical resources, hundreds of studies and innovative techniques in thoracic trauma, oncology and respiratory medicine have found their start right here. Innovation is just one of the reasons you’ll find so many of the world’s top thoracic surgeons—as well as respected experts in over 90 other specialties—serving on the U.S. Army health care team.

JOB DUTIES

Examine, diagnose and treat or prescribe course of treatment and surgery for patients with surgical diseases or injuries to the thorax and vascular system, and perform required surgery.
Conduct and supervise direct patient care, and plan and execute disease prevention and health promotion programs.

Exercise command of medical units as provided by law and regulation.
Perform special staff functions in health support for commanders at all levels.
Conduct medical research on diseases of military importance, and conduct, supervise and participate in graduate medical education and training of other medical personnel needed to sustain a robust and readily available medical system.

Unique duty positions include: Chief, Thoracic Surgery Service; Consultant; Orthopedic service; Medical school faculty appointment.

ARMY MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS

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.

LAUNCH YOUR MEDICAL CAREER WITH ZERO OR LITTLE DEBT

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.

GRANTS TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION BEFORE JOINING THE ARMY

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 a Urologist

STRAP provides you with a monthly stipend of $2,608

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

Requirements for STRAP

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 SELRES.

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

US Army Physician Recruiting Team South's Mission Statement

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.

US Army Physician Recruiting Team South's Vision

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

Facility & Address

  • US Army Physician Recruiting Team South - North Carolina
  • 3000 Highwoods Blvd Suite 215 Raleigh NC 27545

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Contact Information

Michael Lazereth Ruiz, SFC VRS - 2MRB

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