Overview:

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A neurosurgeon examines, diagnoses, and performs surgeries as required in cases of patients suffering from disease, injury, or disorder of the nervous system. As an Officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families.

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Job Duties

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• Examine, diagnose, and perform surgery as required in cases of patients suffering from disease, injury, or disorder of the nervous system.

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Requirements:

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Active Duty

• 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 internship

• Completion of a training program in neurosurgery

• Between 21 and 42 years of age (waivers available)

• Must be a U.S. citizen

Army Reserve

• In addition to the above qualifications, permanent U.S. residency is required for Reserve duty officers.

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Training:

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In the U.S. Army, physicians gain experience that far exceeds the medical care environment of the private sector. As an Army Medical Corps Officer, you'll have access to the most sophisticated technology, and you will have the opportunity to consult with experts in both the military and private sector. In addition, you will have exceptional professional growth opportunities, including continuing education courses, seminars and conferences. Physicians may even serve as faculty at one of our prestigious Graduate Medical Education programs.For physicians just starting out, the Army Medical Corps offers first-year graduate medical education, residency and fellowship programs. Qualifying medical school students can also benefit through unique training opportunities exclusive to Army Medical Corps Officers. Medical Corps Officers will also attend certain military short courses designed to develop and enhance the tactical, technical and operational skills unique to the military environment.

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Helpful Skills:

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• The normal environment of an Army Medical Corps officer's work requires time sensitive problem analysis with an accurate, sound and immediate decision. Ability to operate under stress, apply critical thinking skills, make decisions and translate these skills to battlefield conditions is critical to medical and mission success.

• Effective patient care requires the proper balance between technical skills and the ability to apply appropriate treatment. Army Medical Corps Officers have expert knowledge in their area of concentration, patient management, and general support and coordination principles. Physicians gain this knowledge through mentoring, training, continuous self-development and progressive levels of assignments within their specialty.

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Compensation​
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ACTIVE BENEFITS:
In addition to your annual salary and the many privileges that come with being an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you'll be rewarded with:

• 30 days of paid vacation earned annually

• Noncontributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service

• No cost or low cost medical and dental care for you and your family

• Health Professional Signing Bonus of up to $400,000

• Board Certification Pay of $6,000 per year (prorated monthly)

• Health Professional Incentive Pay of up to $59,000 per year (prorated monthly)

• Health Professional Student Loan Repayment of $40,000 per year up to a maximum of $250,000

RESERVE BENEFITS:​

• Board Certification Pay of $6,000 per year (prorated monthly)

• Health Professional Incentive Pay of up to $59,000 per year (prorated monthly)

• Health Professional Student Loan Repayment of $40,000 per year up to a maximum of $250,000

• Noncontributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service

• Low cost life and dental insurance

• Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions

• Both active and Reserve duty officers enjoy commissary and post exchange shopping privileges; a flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k); may receive pay for continuing education; and specialized training to become a leader in their field.