PHYSICIANS' BENEFITS
It starts with a commitment to patient care
Your dedication to providing the best patient care will help you build the career you've always wanted. When you practice as a physician and officer in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, you'll enjoy the privileges and respect afforded to an officer in the world's most advanced Army. Not only will you tackle challenging cases, but you will also be proud of the care you provide to our Soldiers and their families.
ACTIVE MEDICAL CORPS BENEFITS
By choosing to practice in the active Army, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive salary and financial incentives such as medical school loan repayment. In addition, you will practice in an environment free of overhead and malpractice insurance costs, and receive low-cost or no-cost medical, dental and life insurance, generous retirement plan options, housing allowances and 30 days of paid vacation earned annually. You'll also enjoy a reasonable work-life balance that provides plenty of time for family and recreational pursuits.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
As a medical student, you may be eligible for a full-tuition scholarship, plus a monthly stipend of more than $2,000. You must be enrolled in or have a letter of acceptance from an accredited medical school. This program is open to U.S. citizens. Qualifying medical students are also eligible to receive a $20,000 sign-on bonus.
Learn more about the Health Professions Scholarship Program.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
If you are working to complete an accredited residency, you may be eligible to receive an annual grant of more than $45,000 plus a monthly stipend of more than $2,000. Open to U.S. citizens. (Please provide documentation of the annual grant increase for FAP.)
ACTIVE DUTY HEALTH PROFESSIONS LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM
You can receive up to $120,000 to pay down your medical school debt. The ADHPLRP provides $40,000 a year for up to three years. This program may be combined with the Health Professions Bonus.
RESERVE MEDICAL CORPS BENEFITS
When you become a physician and officer on the U.S. Army Reserve health care team, you can practice in your community and serve when needed. In addition to generous financial incentives and retirement plan options, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your career and work with advanced medical technology.
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SPECIAL PAY
You may be eligible for $75,000 in Special Pay. To receive this bonus, paid in three yearly increments of $25,000, we require completion of a residency in a qualifying specialty. Open to permanent U.S. residents.
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM (HPLR)
Program provides up to $250,000 for repayment of education loans for physicians in certain specialties who are serving in an Army Reserve Troop Program Units, AMEDD Professional Management Command, or the Individual Mobilization Program. For each year of satisfactory service, a maximum of $40,000 will be applied to an education loan, up to a total of $250,000. Individuals may be eligible, if qualified, to apply for one other Army Reserve incentive.
