Orthopedic Surgeon - Army Reserve Medical Scholarships; Monthly Stipends

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 $2,608

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.