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Army Medicine
ARMY MEDICINE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Whether you have 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.
ARMY MEDICINE
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- As an officer, you’ll rapidly develop your professional and leadership skills by working on challenging and rewarding cases as a member of a world-class health care team.
- With over 90 areas of concentration, Army health care doctors have a high first-choice match rate for their chosen specialties.
- Army doctors have the freedom to pursue clinical awards and recognition from top medical associations.
- U.S. Army health care professionals have access to some of the most advanced medical facilities in the world.
- In Army Medicine, you may have an opportunity to serve in other parts of the country — and possibly other parts of the world — where many travel and vacation opportunities exist for you and your family.
Army Medicine
Featured Scholarship
Full-tuition scholarship, plus a $20,000 sign-on bonus
If you receive the F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship, the U.S. Army Health Care team will pay 100% of your tuition for a graduate-level health care degree for any accredited medical, dental, veterinary, psychology or optometry program in the United States or Puerto Rico.
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Education Program
I am a Prospective Medical or Dental Student
The U.S. Army offers future health care professionals the chance to complete a bachelor’s degree with less debt and more advanced training. As an officer, you’ll rapidly develop your professional and leadership skills while serving on a world-class health care team.
Covered Professions:
Medical/Osteopathy, Dental, Veterinarian, Nurse, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Allied Health
I am a Current Medical or Dental Student
The U.S. Army health care team offers future health care professionals the chance to finish their graduate medical education with less debt and more advanced training. In addition, graduate students will enjoy opportunities to rapidly gain career-defining experiences.
Covered Professions:
Medical, Dental, Allied Health, Audiology
I am a Medical or Dental Resident
Your doctorate degree is the result of many years of study and hard work. The U.S. Army offers unique postgraduate programs designed to help you quickly gain the skills and experience you need to become a leader in your field.
Covered Professions:
Medical, Dental
I am a health care professional
When you join the Army Medical Department (AMEDD), 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.
Covered Professions:
Medical, Dental, Veterinarian, Nurse, Optometry, Physical Therapy
I am Currently Serving in the Army
If you are currently serving, and looking to join the U.S. Army or Army Reserve health care team, the Army has programs to help you get the training you need to start your medical career.
Covered Professions:
Nurse, Physician Assistant, Allied Health
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Army Medicine at Work Podcast
U.S. Army COL Stephen Thomas, MD, an infectious-disease physician and vaccinologist, explains how the Army identifies emerging threats like Zika and Ebola and rapidly develops vaccines.
Army Innovation White Paper
This document showcases timely examples of the opportunities and resources that make serving in Army Medicine a prestigious and respected career.
