Military Medical Careers

  Military Medical Careers

Duties and Responsibilities:

        As a Navy Physician, you will help lead the highly respected Navy Health Care team. You might even contribute to medical relief efforts across our country and around the globe, serving victims of everything from sickness to combat, from disease to poverty, and from hurricanes to earthquakes. You will handle everything a typical physician does, like diagnosing ailments, treating injuries and saving lives. Then you’ll have the opportunity to move beyond routine:

o   Work at the best military medical facilities on shore, at sea and in the field

o   Team with top health-care professionals on the highly valued Navy Health Care team

o   Collaborate with fellow military doctors and other Health Care Officers, and partner with International Relief Teams and organizations, such as FEMA, USAID and Project Hope

o   Operate as a leader within your focus area and get exposure outside your specialty

o   Gain management experience that will serve you well throughout your career

        Salary: $75,000

Education:

       You need to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Premedical students in an undergraduate program usually take classes in science - such as biology and chemistry - in addition to humanities and other disciplines. Students considering a career in medicine should seek out relevant volunteer opportunities in medical centers or similar environments. Students usually need four years to complete a medical degree. Typically, medical students take courses and have some contact with patients during the first half of the program of study.