By choosing to practice in the Active Army, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive salary and financial incentives such as medical school loan repayment. In addition, you will practice in an environment free of overhead and malpractice insurance costs, and receive low-cost or no-cost medical, dental and life insurance, generous retirement plan options, housing allowances and 30 days of paid vacation earned annually. You'll also enjoy a reasonable work-life balance that provides plenty of time for family and recreational pursuits.

HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (HPSP)

As a medical student, you may be eligible for a full-tuition scholarship, plus a monthly stipend of $1,992. You must be enrolled in or have a letter of acceptance from an accredited medical school. This program is open to U.S. citizens. Qualifying medical students are also eligible to receive a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

Learn more about the Health Professions Scholarship Program.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FAP)

If you are working to complete an accredited residency, you may be eligible to receive an annual grant of more than $45,000 plus a monthly stipend of $1,992. Open to U.S. citizens. (Please provide documentation of the annual grant increase for FAP)

ACTIVE DUTY HEALTH PROFESSIONS LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM (ADHPLRP)

You can receive up to $120,000 to pay down your medical school debt. The ADHPLRP provides $40,000 a year for up to three years. This program may be combined with the Health Professions Bonus.

When you become a physician and Officer on the U.S. Army Reserve Health Care Team, you can practice in your community and serve when needed. In addition to generous financial incentives and retirement plan options, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your career and work with advanced medical technology.

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SPECIAL PAY

You may be eligible for $75,000 in Special Pay. To receive this bonus, paid in three yearly increments of $25,000, we require completion of a residency in a qualifying specialty. Open to permanent U.S. residents.

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM (HPLR)

Receive up to $50,000 to repay your medical school loans. (The Army does not pay for simply education loans. That could include undergraduate degrees. The Army will only reimburse medical education loans.) If you are a physician in certain specialties, you may qualify for up to $20,000 for two years and up to $10,000 for a third year. This program may be combined with one other Army Reserve incentive.