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Medical Professional

As a Guard Medical Professional Officer, you'll earn a commission in the Army Medical Department (AMEDD). Additional AMEDD officer positions include a number of specialties within the following areas:

Physicians (MD and DO) serve as Medical Corps Officers. An Army Medical Corps Officer is responsible for the overall health of Soldiers. Covering every medical specialty from allergists to vascular surgeons, medical corps officers provide a wide range of health care to Soldiers, their Families and others eligible to receive medical care in the military community, including Medical Residents. During combat, medical corps officers oversee the emergency medical treatment of casualties and make sure Soldiers are healthy and combat-ready.

Dentists (DMD and DDS) serve as Dental Corps Officers—responsible for the dental health of Soldiers, their Families and other members of the military community.

Physician Assistants (PA-C) and Physical Therapists (PT) serve as Army Medical Specialist Corps Officers—treating and supporting the overall health of Soldiers and their Families.

Medical Administrators (Human Resources, Operations, Logistics, Medical Records Managers), Social Workers (LISW, LCSW), Clinical Psychologists (Ph.D., Psy.D.), Environmental Engineers, Nuclear Physicists and MEDEVAC Pilots serve as Medical Service Corps Officers—responsible for health system administration and behavioral and environmental mitigation.

Medical, Dental and Physician Assistant Students serve as Medical Service Student Professional Officers while receiving substantial financial assistance and professional development during their professional program and following residency (if eligible).

Registered Nurses (RN) serve as Army Nurse Corps Officers—leading nursing teams in all aspects of health care for Soldiers and their Families, whether in field hospitals, at installation medical departments or at large medical centers.

And for just about specialty or field, the Guard offers bonuses, incentives and student loan repayment programs in line with your profession, skills and experience. Find out more about Healthcare bonuses and loan repayment programs.

Medical Professional Training Requirements

Medical Professional Officers are required to complete an initial military orientation and training course lasting 26 days in San Antonio, Texas, at Fort Sam Houston.The trainers are fellow Medical Professional Officers.

List of Medical Officer Specialties needed in the National Guard:

Allergist Neurosurgeon
Cardiologist OB/GYN
Emergency Medicine
 Occupational Medicine
Endocrinologist Oncologist
Family Practice Orthopedic Surgeon
Flight Surgeon
Otolaryngologist
Gastroenterologist
Pediatrician
General Surgeon Plastic Surgeon
Hematologist
Preventive Medicine
Immunologist
Psychiatrist
Infectious Disease
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
Rheumatologist
Medical Oncologist
Thoracic Surgeon
Nephrologist
Urologist
Neurologist Vascular Surgeon

 

Dental Officer Specialties needed in the National Guard:

  • General Dentists

Special Branch Officer General Eligibility Requirements:

  • Meet the prescribed medical and moral standards for appointment as a commissioned officer
  • Be a United States citizen
  • Have completed an accredited qualifying degree program
  • Be 21 years of age
  • Some Advanced Practice Medical Professionals may join up to age 58
  • Be able to obtain a secret security clearance

All Special Branch Officers Enjoy Additional Benefits

  • Medical and dental care for you and your family (Tri-Care Reserve Select)
  • Up to $400,000 in low-cost life insurance
  • Discounted and tax-free grocery and shopping privileges at post exchanges and commissaries
  • Free Military Air flights based on space availability
  • Free academic testing and counseling for spouse
  • Access to recreational facilities on military installations
  • A retirement pension plan at the completion of 20 years of part-time service

The Guard Medical Corps can be a great place to start your healthcare career or an inspiring place to lead others with your experience and expertise. Either way, it's an outstanding way to serve your country and help others. For more information about careers in the Guard Medical Corps, contact your local recruiter.

If you don't have your degree, you can still serve in the medical field as an enlisted Soldier.


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