PART-TIME COMMITMENT.
One Weekend a Month
Maintain your civilian practice while serving your country
AMEDD
Army Medical Department
Serve, Heal and Lead.
As a Guard medical professional, you bring your expertise to Soldiers on the home front and in the field. The Guard meets that commitment with significant pay, bonuses, and loan repayment programs built for the medical profession.
Financial Benefits
Up to $250K Loan Repayment
Plus bonuses and stipends for most specialties
Clinical Experience
Unique Cases & Environments
Expand your practice beyond a traditional clinical setting
Leadership
Lead Earlier in Your Career
Advance and command teams on a faster track
CAREER OPTIONS
Find Your Corps
The Army National Guard's AMEDD is organized into six corps, each with a distinct mission. Select a corps to see the roles within it.
Medical Corps
Medical Corps (MD & DO)
Physicians provide a wide range of healthcare to Soldiers at home and during deployment, covering specialties from family medicine and internal medicine to surgery, oncology and preventive care.
Physician
Diagnose and treat Soldiers across a broad range of medical conditions, lead medical units and support readiness at home and in the field.
Surgeon
Perform surgical procedures, examine and diagnose patients and develop disease prevention programs to support unit health and readiness.
Medical Student Officer
While completing a medical degree, serve as a Healthcare Student Officer in non deployable positions with access to financial assistance programs.
Dental Corps
Dental Corps
Dental officers ensure every Soldier is in optimal oral health before deployment and assist in emergency medical management of combat and noncombat casualties.
General Dentist
Provide comprehensive dental care and assess Soldier readiness. Serve stateside or in support of deployed units.
Dental Specialist
Specialties include endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthodontics and more.
Dental Student Officer
Dental students can serve in nondeployable positions while completing school and access substantial financial assistance through MDSSP.
Nurse Corps
Nurse Corps
Nurse officers provide professional nursing care and health promotion across military treatment organizations, as Registered Nurses or Family Nurse Practitioners.
Registered Nurse
Deliver direct patient care to Soldiers and their families across a range of clinical environments, including critical care, trauma and general medicine.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Provide advanced primary care, diagnose conditions, prescribe medications and support Soldier wellness across units and communities.
Critical Care / OR Nurse
Specialize in perioperative, emergency trauma or intensive care environments, bringing advanced skills to high-stakes situations.
Medical Specialist Corps
Medical Specialist Corps
Physician Assistants and Physical Therapists work closely with Guard physicians and primary medical officers to support unit readiness across combat and support roles.
Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Work alongside Guard physicians to diagnose and treat illness and injury, prescribe medications and provide primary care to Soldiers in diverse settings.
Physical Therapist (PT)
Assess and treat musculoskeletal conditions, support injury rehabilitation and help Soldiers maintain the physical fitness required for service.
Medical Service Corps
Medical Service Corps
The most diverse branch within AMEDD‚ spanning administration, environmental sciences, preventive medicine, aeromedical evacuation, human resources and more.
Health Services Administrator
Manage the administrative and operational functions of Guard medical units, ensuring resources are deployed effectively in support of Soldier care.
Preventive Medicine Officer
Identify and reduce health risks in military environments‚ from environmental hazards to disease prevention and public health planning.
Aeromedical Evacuation Pilot
Fly medical evacuation missions in support of Guard operations, transporting injured Soldiers under time-critical conditions.
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Officers
Clinical psychologists and social workers plan, direct and administer programs that support the mental health and social well-being of Soldiers‚ a critical and growing mission area for the Guard.
Clinical Psychologist
Assess, diagnose and treat Soldiers experiencing psychological disorders or emotional distress. Lead behavioral health programs at the unit and command level.
Social Worker
Provide clinical social work services and counseling, connect Soldiers and families with resources and promote resilience across the unit community.
What you’ll receive
AMEDD Benefits
In addition to AMEDD-specific financial programs, Guard medical professionals receive the full suite of National Guard benefits.
Medical and dental coverage for you and your family (TRICARE Reserve Select)
Up to $400,000 in low-cost life insurance
Discounted, tax-free shopping at post exchanges and commissaries
Space-available military air travel
Montgomery GI Bill‚ Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) and $350 kicker
Federal Tuition Assistance and Credentialing Assistance (up to $4,000/year)
Free test prep through the Online Academic Skills Program (OASC)
College credit equivalency exams (CLEP and DSST)
Education counseling support
Access to recreational facilities on military installations
Retirement pension after 20 years of part-time service
Benefit amounts subject to change.
joining amedd
Basic Requirements
Have or be pursuing an accredited medical, dental or qualifying health professional degree
Hold or be in the process of obtaining a license to practice in your specialty
Be a U.S. citizen
Be at least 21 years of age
Meet prescribed medical and moral standards for commissioned officer appointment
Be eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance
Complete initial military officer training at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX
Most AMEDD specialties attend a 26-day orientation course; some attend the full seven-week course
Requirements subject to change
Next Steps
A Mission Worth Serving
Guard medical professionals bring world-class expertise to Soldiers who need it most‚ while maintaining the civilian career they've worked hard to build. A specialty recruiter can show you exactly where you fit.