Medical Corps Officer
Duties and Responsibilities: A Medical Corps Officer is responsible
for the overall health of Soldiers and providing health care to Soldiers’
families and others eligible to receive this care in the military community. During
combat, the Medical Corps officer oversees the emergency medical management of
casualties and makes sure Soldiers are combat ready when it comes to their
overall health
Salary: The salary is quite
different they are rewarded with different items:
Active Benefits
30 days paid for a vacation
Noncontributory retirement benefits
with 20 years of qualifying service
No-cost or low-cost medical and dental
care for you and your family
Reserve Benefits
Health Professional Special Pay Health
Professionals Loan Repayment
Noncontributory retirement benefits at
age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service
Low-cost life and dental insurance
Travel opportunities, including
humanitarian missions
Education:
The education requirements for this career are to meet the prescribed medical
and moral standards for appointment as a commissioned officer, be a U.S.
citizen, be a graduate of an American Medical Association or American Osteopathic
Association accredited medical school, have a current unrestricted license to
practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or a
territory of the United States, must be between 21 and 42 years of age (may
request a waiver, Locate A Recruiter for more information)
Add a Picture:
Reflection: I would like to be a Medical Corps Officer because
I can help and treat those casualties that are injured in combat. Also, I would
like to be one because I would be serving my country by helping those who are
defending the United States.