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The strength to heal our nation's defenders.

ACTIVE PODIATRIST

Enhance your podiatry career while caring for our nation's Soldiers and their Families. When you become a podiatrist and Officer on the U.S. Army Health Care Team, you'll practice in one of the world's largest and most advanced health care organizations. Surrounded by orthopedic and nursing professionals at the top of their fields, you'll make a difference every day.

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 Podiatric Medicine degree from an accredited program acceptable to the Surgeon General
- Completion of a one-year surgical residency accredited by the Residency Review Committee for the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
- License to practice podiatry
- Between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver)
- U.S. citizenship

RESERVE PODIATRIST

As a podiatrist and Officer on the U.S. Army Reserve Health Care Team, you'll make a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and their Families while enriching your career. You can practice in your community and serve when needed. Working alongside dedicated professionals, you'll have the opportunity to deliver expert podiatric care in one of the world's most advanced health care organizations.

Benefits include:
- Low-cost dental and life insurance
- Paid continuing education
- Non-contributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service
- 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 Podiatric Medicine from an accredited program
- Unrestricted license to practice podiatry
- Completion of a one-year podiatric surgical residency accredited by the Residency Review Committee for the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and acceptable to the Surgeon General
- 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.