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The strength to heal our nations' defenders.

ACTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE PHYSICIAN

Advance your career in one of the world's largest and most advanced health care organizations. When you serve your country as a pulmonary disease specialist and Officer, you'll have the opportunity to be part of a ready-made practice, with no worries about overhead costs and malpractice insurance. And by caring for our Soldiers and their Families, you'll also come to know the professional rewards of pride in service.

Benefits include:
- Paid continuing education
- 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
- Non-contributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service
- No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
- Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
- Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)
- Privileges that come with being an Officer in the U.S. Army
- Training to become a leader in your field

Requirements include:
- Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates
- Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
- Eligibility for board certification
- Completion of at least one year of an approved Graduate Medical Education (GME) internship
- Completion of a training program in pulmonary disease
- Between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver)
- U.S. citizenship

RESERVE PULMONARY DISEASE PHYSICIAN

You'll find that the rewards of serving your country as a pulmonary disease specialist and Officer on the U.S. Army Reserve Health Care Team go beyond the financial and educational benefits. As you practice in your community and serve when needed, you'll also feel proud of your efforts to help our Soldiers and their Families. Perhaps most importantly, you'll gain unique experience that will enhance the work you do each day.

Benefits include:
- Health Professional Special Pay of $75,000 for eligible specialties, paid in three yearly increments of $25,000
- Healthcare Professionals Loan Repayment (HPLR) of up to $50,000 over three years; may be applied toward qualified medical school loans
- Paid continuing education and training
- Non-contributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service
- Low-cost life and dental insurance
- Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions
- Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
- Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)
- Privileges that come with being an Officer in the U.S. Army
- Training to become a leader in your field

Requirements include:
- Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates
- Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
- Eligibility for board certification
- Completion of at least one year of an approved Graduate Medical Education (GME) internship
- Completion of a training program in pulmonary medicine
- Between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver)
- Permanent U.S. residency

Numerous positions are available worldwide. Please click "Apply" to request an info pack.