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WHAT CAN I EXPECT
EXPECT RESPECT. RESPONSIBILITY. REWARDS.
There are more benefits to being part of the U.S. Army health care team than you think. Benefits that can advance your skills and knowledge, shape your perspective, and provide you a comfortable and rewarding lifestyle.
Whether you choose the U.S. Army as your career or serve in the U.S. Army Reserve while maintaining your existing practice, you’ll enter as a commissioned officer. You’ll gain the respect, responsibility and prestige that are afforded your rank.
So, where can you serve? What is officer training like in your discipline? Where can your career take you? Download our FAQ and learn what you can expect as a member of the U.S. Army health care team:
- As a physician with the U.S. Army or Army Reserve
- As a dentist with the U.S. Army or Army Reserve
- As a U.S. Army nurse
- As an occupational therapist, physical therapist, registered dietitian or physician assistant with the Medical Specialist Corps
- As a professional in the behavioral sciences, health services, laboratory sciences, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry and preventive medicine with the Medical Service Corps
- As a U.S. Army veterinarian
Want to learn more? Your recruiter can provide answers to your specific questions and discuss your individual qualifications, interests and objectives. If you wish, he or she can arrange for you to speak with an Army health care professional in your discipline or visit a U.S. Army medical facility. Contact a recruiter.
A PERSONAL LIFE TO GO ALONG WITH YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIFE
As a member of the Army health care team, you’ll enjoy the deep satisfaction of performing a vital service for your country. You’ll also enjoy many tangible benefits of your service, such as 30 days paid vacation, housing allowance, retirement plan and more.
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Officers on the U.S. Army health care team benefit from the service’s commitment to an excellent quality of life. From 30 days’ paid vacation to base recreational facilities, and more, the Army offers many benefits designed to improve your quality of life.
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YOU’LL BECOME A LEADER IN THE ARMY AND IN YOUR SPECIALTY
As a member of the Army health care team, you enter as an officer. In the Army that’s a team leader. That allows you the freedom to manage highly qualified teams much sooner than you would in the civilian world.
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TEAMWORK: WORK ALONGSIDE TALENTED, FOCUSED PROFESSIONALS
Army medicine promotes a team environment where you’ll work with peers, not competitors. You’ll still be given the independence to run your own practice, but you’ll have the advantage of working with and consulting with other health care professionals.
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As a physician with the Army Reserve, you’ll be exposed to new techniques, procedures and points of view. You’ll also gain knowledge and skills that you’ll be proud to take home to your own practice.
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Read in-depth articles about Army Medical innovations and research, involvement in humanitarian efforts, education opportunities, as well as inspirational mainstream media stories about Army health care team officers. We encourage you to explore these articles and get a better understanding of the U.S. Army Medical Department.
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WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES. LEADING-EDGE CARE.
The Army health care team has built one of the best health care networks in the world. Our facilities are second to none. From our major medical centers to health care facilities, we’ll provide you with exceptional venues to practice your specialty.
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Laura Blair, Army Medical spouse: I've met some really great people here. San Antonio is very welcoming. They make a point to talk to you and find out who you are and what makes you different from someone else. They are so welcoming of you being in that community.
Major Nouansy Wilton, M.D.: I have two daughters and I love that I can spend a lot of time with them. I'm off on the weekends and San Antonio has so many places to explore.
Laura Blair: We typically like to go for a jog together. We like to go to the movies. We love to go hiking outdoors.
Captain James Blair, M.D.: Also, the gym that is here is free to use and it's very nice. There's a very large track.
Major Wilton: We love to go to the Botanical Gardens. It's such a great place.
Laura Blair: My husband and I, we just have so much fun together, the two of us.
Captain Blair: We tend to go out to eat a lot. We do like to go down to River Walk.
Laura Blair: We like being each other's support system and truly enjoying this unique experience.
