Thoracic Surgeon - Army Reserve Medical Scholarships; Monthly Stipends

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.

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.

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 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

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.

Recruit the future of Army Medicine in order to provide America’s Sons and Daughters with state of the art healthcare and a system of health that is second to none.