Orthopedic Surgeon
Company: U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 22, 2026
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Job Description:
U.S. Army Orthopedic Surgeon protect the foundation of the Army
by treating the foundation of Soldiers’ musculoskeletal systems. If
you are a professional in the field of Orthopedics and want to
combine your passion for in this specialized field with a desire to
serve your country, a career as an Army Orthopedic Surgeon might be
the one for you. Outstanding Opportunities As a U.S. Army
Orthopedic Surgeon, you will be able conduct both surgical and
nonsurgical means to treat Soldiers, retirees, and their families
with injuries and conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.
Through your skills in diagnostic care, you will determine the best
course of treatment when examining patients with disorders,
malformations, disease or injury. You will also be able to utilize
state-of-the-art equipment, go through continued education courses,
seminars and trainings to advance yourself as a medical
professional, and conduct research for the development of your
field. If you choose to serve in the Army Reserve, you will be able
to serve your country as needed while still supporting your
community. Whether you choose to serve Active Duty or Army Reserve,
a career as an Army Orthopedic Surgeon allows you to be all that
you can be. Outstanding Benefits When you join the Army Medical
Corps, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers
and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable
opportunities, like supporting humanitarian missions and leadership
training, all while earning a competitive benefits package.
Benefits may include: - Repayment of qualified education loans to
lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of three years
while serving - Based on your field of concentration, you may be
eligible for an accession bonus, paid over a four-year period while
serving. You may also be eligible for special pay as a physician -
For Army Reserve, a monthly stipend through the Specialized
Training Assistance Program (STRAP) for physicians currently
enrolled in an accredited residency program - Travel opportunities,
to include humanitarian missions - Up to 30 days of paid vacation
earned annually - Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended
Retirement System - No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you
and your family - Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
- As an Active Duty Soldier, you may qualify to receive a monthly
stipend through the Financial Assistance Program (FAP) while
enrolled in an accredited residency program - Specialized training
to become a leader in medicine Eligibility Requirements - Must have
a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an
accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy - Foreign
graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate from the
Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates - Must have a
current license to practice medicine in the United States, District
of Columbia or Puerto Rico - Must be eligible for board
certification - Must have completed at least one year of an
approved Graduate Medical Education (GME) internship - Must be a
U.S. citizen to serve Active Duty - Must have a permanent U.S.
residency for Army Reserve Have questions or want more information?
To find out more information about becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon
in the U.S. Army, visit www.goarmy.com/amedd. You may also reach
out to your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to learn how you can
get started on your journey as an Army Orthopedic Surgeon.
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