HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Whether you’ve just begun your undergraduate studies or have accepted a seat in medical school, you can take advantage of the programs the U.S. Army provides for students pursuing careers in health care.

YOU’LL ENJOY THE REWARDS OF SERVICE

The U.S. Army offers personal and professional benefits that the private sector is hard pressed to match. Plus, as a member of the U.S. Army health care team, you will be paid as a commissioned officer, and, in addition to your base pay, you could be eligible to receive a number of special pay incentives.  

Army Health Care Benefits

Find out about all the diverse benefits available when you are part of the Army Health Care team.

Careers & Jobs
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Medical Corps Careers

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    Anesthesiologist (60N)

    Anesthesiologists supervise the administration of anesthetics to patients. As an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Dermatologist (60L)

    Dermatologists provide treatment for patients with skin disease. As an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Diagnostic Radiologist (61R)

    Diagnostic radiologists supervise all radiological and fluoroscopic procedures. As an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Emergency Medicine Physician (62A)

    Emergency medicine physicians treat patients that require immediate medical attention. As an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
  • Army AMEDD internal medicine doctor

    Family Practice Physician (61H)

    During humanitarian missions, contingency operations and peacetime, Army Medical Corps officers conserve the U.S. Army’s fighting strength by providing the highest quality health care to Soldiers, family members, retirees and other eligible beneficiaries. Practicing on the U.S. Army health care team allows you to focus on patient care first. It is just one of the many reasons family practice physicians find the U.S. Army health care team an attractive alternative to the private sector.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
  • General Surgeon (61J)

    At the forefront of innovation in a wide range of surgical procedures, the U.S. Army is an ideal choice for general surgeons who not only want to advance their careers but also want to advance the practice of surgery. From groundbreaking work in regenerative medicine to the development of 3-D anatomical models to aid in surgical pre- and post-op planning, the surgical advancements being pioneered right now by the U.S. Army Medical Department are improving outcomes for their patients and changing the practice of medicine.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Internal Medicine Physician (61F)

    Physicians who are a part of the internal medicine group provide diagnosis and treatment for localized ailments and diseases. Whether your specialty is cardiology or pediatrics, you’ll find that the professionals working with you on the U.S. Army Reserve health care team are at the top of their fields.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Medical HPSP Student

    Begin your medical career with unique experience as part of one of the world's most advanced health care organizations. If you are currently enrolled in, or have received a letter of acceptance to, an accredited doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy program, you can receive a full scholarship for up to four years. During academic breaks, you'll gain hands-on experience in our advanced health care organization. After graduation, you'll be eligible for our highly sought after residency training programs.

    • Active/Reserve: Active Duty
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Neurologist (60V)

    Neurologists provide treatment for patients suffering from diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems. As an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Nuclear Medicine Officer (60B)

    Nuclear medicine officers supervise nuclear medical  examinations/therapy concerned with the medical aspects of nuclear energy and bio-nucleonics.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Obstetrician / Gynecologist (60J)

    Obstetricians/gynecologists are committed to ensuring women’s health. As an officer for the U.S. Army health care team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of Soldiers and their families.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Occupational Medicine Officer (60D)

    Occupational medicine officers determine the conditions that influence the health of military and DA civilians, and supervises occupational health programs.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Ophthalmologist (60S)

    Ophthalmologists provide treatment for personnel suffering from diseases, injuries or disorders of the eye. As an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Orthopedic Surgeon (61M)

    As an orthopaedic surgeon and officer with Army Medical Corps, you’ll have the opportunity to learn the most advanced procedures and techniques in practice today. From groundbreaking bionic prosthetics to regenerative bone and tissue research, the U.S. Army Medical Department is pioneering work that is changing the practice — and improving the success rate — of orthopaedic surgery.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
  • Army AMEDD internal medicine doctor

    Otolaryngologist (60T)

    Otolaryngologists provide treatment for personnel suffering from diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck region. As an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Pathologist (61U)

    Pathologists diagnose disease by using organs, tissue and body fluids. As an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Pediatric Physician (60P)

    Join a unique environment that provides a variety of career, financial and lifestyle benefits, without the concerns of practicing in the private sector. During humanitarian missions, contingency operations and peacetime, Army Medical Corps officers conserve the U.S. Army’s fighting strength by providing the highest quality health care to Soldiers, family members, retirees and other eligible beneficiaries.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
  • Army AMEDD internal medicine doctor

    Peripheral Vascular Surgeon (61W)

    Peripheral vascular surgeons treat patients with arterial, venous and lymphatic circulatory diseases that are not within the heart, thoracic aorta and intracranial vessels. As an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Preventive Medicine Officer (60C)

    As a preventive medicine officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you’ll plan, coordinate and direct a program to maintain health, improve physical fitness, and prevent disease and injury. U.S. Army Reserve health care team responsibilities include creating, implementing and overseeing programs that improve physical fitness, prevent disease and reduce injury.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Psychiatrist (60W)

    At U.S. Army facilities such as the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research — Psychiatry & Neuroscience, some of the finest minds in medicine are conducting groundbreaking research in key psychiatric issues to address the unique challenges that our service men and women face. Discover how the U.S. Army is making some of the most important advances in the field of psychiatry — and how you can be part of it.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
  • Army AMEDD internal medicine doctor

    Pulmonary Disease Officer (60F)

    Pulmonary disease officer examines and treats patients with diseases of the respiratory system. As an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
  • Army AMEDD internal medicine doctor

    Therapeutic Radiologist (61Q)

    Radiation oncologists use radiation therapy for the treatment of patients with malignant diseases. As an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Thoracic Surgeon (61K)

    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.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None
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    Urologist (60k)

    Urologists treat patients having disease, injury or disorder of the genito–urinary tract. As an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Officer
    • Restrictions: None