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Navy Doctors, CDR Donald Bennett (left) and CDR Ralph Jones (right) perform surgery on a civilian crewmember in one of the operating rooms aboard the USNS Comfort.


Physicians

Job Overview:

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Classification:
Χ Enlisted
√ Officer
Available in:
√ Active Duty
√ Navy Reserve

In Navy Medicine, you’ll find cutting-edge technology. Elite physicians at the top of their field. And a position of honor and respect waiting should you choose to join such ranks.

Pay:

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Job Description:

Are you ready to join an ideal practice and serve an even greater good?

As a Navy Physician and an Officer in the Medical Corps, you’ll care for those who serve our country and their families, as well as contribute to humanitarian missions across the country and around the globe. You’ll do it with the skill that comes from advanced training and the backing of the most advanced equipment and facilities in the world. And you’ll do it without the paperwork and nonmedical hassles sometimes found in private practice.

Imagine treating victims of everything from sickness to combat, hurricanes to landslides, tsunamis to earthquakes. Lending your expertise to critical relief efforts with one of the only outreach corps capable of responding to the call.

You’ll utilize some of the most advanced technology on the planet. Work at top-notch military facilities on shore, at sea and in the field. Team with the best-trained medical professionals to make a measurable difference in the world.

In the Navy Medical Corps, you can expect ongoing, advanced training. And, unlike private practice, you won’t find exorbitant malpractice insurance, expensive equipment investments and high start-up costs.

Wherever you are in your medical career – student, resident or practicing physician – the Navy offers generous Financial and Educational Benefits to pay off school loans and cover living expenses.

Practicing in the Navy also means continuing education. Meetings, seminars and conferences – military as well as private practice. Add the generous scholarship opportunities, and the entire world of medicine is open to you. Navy Physicians practice in over 30 specialties and subspecialties. These specialties include:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Dermatology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Practice
  • Internal Medicine:
    • Allergy
    • Cardiology
    • Critical Care
    • Endocrinology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Hematology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Nephrology
    • Oncology
    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Rheumatology
    • Tropical Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pathology:
    • Anatomical Pathology
    • Clinical Pathology
    • Forensic Pathology
    • Neuropathology
  • Pediatrics
  • Preventative Medicine
  • Psychiatry:
    • Child Psychiatry
  • Radiology:
    • Diagnostic Radiology
    • Radiation Oncology
  • Surgery:
    • General Surgery
    • Neurosurgery
    • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Urology

financial and educational benefits

Wherever you are in your medical career, the Navy can help ease the financial burdens and advance your career with generous scholarships, financial assistance and continuing education programs. Whether you’re a student, resident or practicing physician, the Navy has a program that can help you make a difference.

  • are you a student?
    100% of tuition coverage for medical school Don't let the high cost of medical school thwart your dream of becoming a doctor. The Navy has generous financial assistance programs available to help medical students – and will determine the offer that works best for you.

    • Consider the Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP): It covers 100% of medical school tuition – along with a monthly stipend of $1,605 to cover living expenses for up to four years. And on top of that: a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.*

      Consider the Navy Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP): It provides anywhere from $143,000 to $240,000 while attending medical school – including a monthly military salary plus generous food and housing allowances.† Not to mention comprehensive health-care benefits. Note that this specific offer is exclusive to the Navy and not available in other military service branches.

      To learn more about the details of either offer, contact a Navy Medical Recruiter.

      *Navy HPSP recipients who sign up before 9/30/08 are eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. Contact your Navy Medical Recruiter for details.

      †Navy HSCP housing allowance based on medical school location. Increased offer amounts available in areas with a higher cost of living.

  • are you a resident?
    Get potentially over $190,000 during your residency There’s no real way to prepare for your residency. The long hours. The overwhelming work. The possibility of relocation. But, in the Navy, becoming a resident won’t put you further behind financially.

    • We offer potentially over $190,000 to assist you during your residency. The Financial Assistance Program is an annual grant of $28,454 and a monthly stipend of $1,605 for up to 48 months.

  • are you a practicing physician?
    UP TO $114,900 TO REPAY STUDENT LOANS There's no reason to be overwhelmed by the cost of your education. As an Active Duty Officer in the Medical Corps, you can get up to $114,900 to repay your medical school loans by applying to receive $38,300 each year for up to three years.

    • To become eligible for the Health Professions Loan Repayment Program, you must serve as an Active Duty Medical Corps Officer for each year you receive the loan payment, with a minimum three-year service obligation.

Talk to your recruiter about these or any Navy opportunities that interest you.

career outlook

In the Navy, pay is competitive. Plus, there are fringe benefits: Officer rank and 30 days’ vacation with pay earned every year. You’ll find a more reasonable and flexible schedule than generally found in private practice. And you’ll also discover advanced training with the latest tools and equipment at your disposal. It’s the ideal balance between professional duties and personal interests ' with ample time for family, travel and recreational pursuits.

Want to explore further? Visit Medical Corps Health Care Opportunities. You will learn more about the cutting-edge equipment, the exciting humanitarian missions and the real people who make up today’s Navy Medical Corps.

For more information, to talk to a Navy representative, or to request our informative video, please fill out our information request form. We look forward to hearing from you!

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