Overview:

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Pulmonary disease officer examines and treats patients with diseases of the respiratory 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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• Recommend treatment and therapy for patients with respiratory ailments in the intensive care units

• Exercise command of medical units as provided by law and regulation

• Perform staff functions in health support for commanders at all levels

• Medical research on diseases of military importance

• Participate in graduate medical education and train other personnel

• Serve unique duty positions as a chief, consultant and/or faculty member in pulmonary disease service

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Requirements:

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Army Reserves

• Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy (foreign graduates may apply with 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 Internship

• Completion of a training program in pulmonary medicine

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

• U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. residency is required.

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Training:

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Job training for an Army medical officer includes first-year graduate medical education, residency and fellowship programs. Qualifying students benefit through unique training experiences and get to attend certain military short courses designed to develop tactical, technical and operational skills unique to the military environment. As an Army Medical Corps officer, you'll have access to the most sophisticated technologies and the opportunity to consult with experts in both the military and private sectors.

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Helpful Skills:

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• Ability to make accurate, immediate decisions

• Perform under stress

• Apply critical technical and thinking skills

• Tremendous concentration

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Compensation:

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Army Reserve

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

• Low cost life and dental insurance

• Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions

• Signing Bonus of up to $50,000

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

• Health Professional Incentive Pay of up to $46,000 per year (prorated monthly)

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

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Reserve 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.