Duties

Each branch of the military has different needs and entrance requirements for medical professionals. However, one requirement all four military branches share is the physical health standards. Any minor physical weakness, or deviation, from the slightest vision or hearing impairment to flat-footedness, could disqualify you for acceptance into the military. Additionally, you would have to pass physical fitness tests and endurance tests as well. The standards do vary slightly amongst the branches, but generally the requirements are very strict.

Salary:  $120,000

Education:

To qualify for an officer appointment in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, you must:

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

Be 21 - 46 years of age (physicians 47 years of age or older may apply for an age waiver)