As an Orthopedic Surgeon and officer within the Army Medical Corps, youll have the opportunity to learn the most advanced procedures and techniques in practice today. From groundbreaking bionic prosthetics to regenerative bone and tissue research, the U.S. Army Medical Department is pioneering work that is changing the practice and improving the success rate of Orthopedic surgery.

In the U.S. Army, the case diversity surgeons experience in caring for Soldiers and their families far exceeds the medical care environment of the private sector.  As an Army Medical Corps officer, youll have access to the most sophisticated technology, the opportunity to consult with experts in both the military and private sector, plus exceptional professional growth opportunities, including continuing education courses, seminars and conferences. Surgeons may even serve as faculty at one of our prestigious graduate medical education programs.

Duties Include:

• Examine, diagnose and treat or prescribe course of treatment and surgery for patients with injuries or disorders with surgical conditions, and perform required surgery
• Provide consultation and advice to the command and staff regarding surgical matters
• Exercise command of medical units as provided by law and regulation
• Perform special staff functions in health support for commanders at all levels
• Conduct medical research on diseases of military importance, and conduct, supervise and participate graduate medical education and training of other medical personnel needed to sustain a robust and readily available medical system