Orthopedic Surgeon - Army Medical Scholarships; Grants; 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.

The Financial Assistance Program (FAP) provides yearly grants and monthly stipends to applicants.

This program could be for you if you looking to become an Orthopedic Surgeon

FAP provides you with:
An annual grant of up to $45K
A monthly stipend of $2,608

Commitment to serve active duty in the Army after finishing your education

Open to physicians at any point during their residency training, such as, Post
Graduate Year (PGY) II and above. Must be PGY1 complete and successfully
passed all three steps of the USMLE/COMLEX exams on the first attempt. Certain
individuals may be eligible to apply in PGY I. A full
medical license is required for all applicants entering PGY III.

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

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.