Neurosurgeon

U.S. Army Neurosurgeons assess, diagnose and treats surgical, neurological complications in Soldiers and their families If you are a professional in the neurosurgery field and have the desire to use your skills to serve our nation’s heroes, a career as an Army Neurosurgeon might be the one for you. Outstanding Benefits and Opportunities As a Neurosurgeon in the U.S. Army, you will combine your trainings in both neurology and surgery to provide care to Soldiers and their families. You may have opportunities conducting research for the development of your field and consult other top specialists in neurology and neurosurgery. In addition to your research and patient care, you will attend trainings, continued education courses, seminars and conferences to develop yourself as a healthcare professional and an Army officer. If you choose to join 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 Neurosurgeon allows you to serve the Army in critical ways. Outstanding Benefits and Opportunities 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, contributing to an elite team of healthcare professionals, 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 within the United States and abroad ★ 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 ★ Possible specialized training assistance and 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 have completed a training program in neurosurgery ★ 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 a Neurosurgeon in the U.S. Army, visit www.goarmy.com/amedd . You may also reach out to your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to find out how to get started on your journey as an Army Neurosurgeon.