Army Medicine (AMEDD)
THE PERSON IS THE MISSION.
In Army Medicine, you’re part of a different kind of health care system—one where patients are the priority and global impact is the outcome. Expand your expertise, access unique cases, and focus on healing above all.
Case load balance
Take on cases at a more manageable pace compared to private health care providers.
Patient-centered care
Focus more on patient care and less on patient quotas.
Clinical variety
Treat complex cases across specialties, from trauma to behavioral health.
Diverse environments
Work in dynamic, well-resourced medical facilities that will set you up for success.
Global reach
Serve in the U.S. or internationally to support missions and global health efforts.
SUPERIOR TRAINING. SPECIALIZED CARE.
Train to make an impact. With access to advanced technologies and state-of-the-art medical facilities, you’ll train and work among top medical professionals across a variety of specialties to grow your expertise and expand your purpose.
Specialized training
Build cross-disciplinary skills with world-class training, mentorship, and leadership development.
Leadership fast track
Advance and lead teams earlier in your career than traditional health care roles.
Research and innovation
Contribute to groundbreaking medical research and vaccine innovation.
Cutting-edge technology
Use advanced medical tools in high-pressure, real-world situations.
Tuition and debt relief
Get full tuition coverage and access to Army-exclusive repayment programs.
GRADUATE WITH PURPOSE. NOT PAYMENTS.
Whether you’re planning to attend medical school or already in residency, the U.S. Army offers programs to help support you financially.
Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)
The HPSP covers full tuition and fees for those entering or currently in medical, dental, or another health professional school.
UP TO 4 YEARS FULL TUITION COVERED
$2,800+ MONTHLY STIPEND
$20,000 SIGNING BONUS
Financial Assistance Program (FAP)
The FAP provides an annual grant and monthly stipend for those already in a residency or fellowship.
ANNUAL GRANT OF UP TO $45K
$2,600 MONTHLY STIPEND
100% REIMBURSEMENT ON TUITION, BOOKS, AND MORE
A PRACTICE
A PRACTICE
WITH GLOBAL
WITH GLOBAL
reach.
reach.
The six corps of Army Medical.
Each corps has a specific purpose and works with one another to maintain the U.S. Army’s high standards in patient care.
Army Medical Corps
Army Medical Corps
With over 40 specialties from internal medicine and neurosurgery to pathology and psychiatry, Army Medical Corps physicians practice in three main areas:
- Operational Medicine
- Clinical Medicine
- Research Medicine
Medical Service Corps
Medical Service Corps
The Medical Service Corps is the most diverse branch of the U.S. Army. It consists of medical administrative, scientific, and provider specialties, from direct patient care to management of the U.S. Army’s health service system including:
- Behavioral Sciences
- Health Services
- Laboratory Sciences
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Podiatry
- Preventative Medicine
Medical Specialist Corps
Medical Specialist Corps
The Medical Specialist Corps is home to four distinct specialties:
- Physical Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Clinical Dietitians
- Physician Assistants
Army Nurse Corps
Army Nurse Corps
The Army Nurse Corps consists of more than 11,000 Soldiers. They’re dedicated to providing unmatched health care to military members, families, and retirees all over the world, while also supporting humanitarian missions, and responding to natural disasters in one of five specialties:
- Critical Care
- Mental Health
- Perioperative
- Emergency Trauma
- Gynecology/Obstetrics
Army Dental Corps
Army Dental Corps
The Army Dental Corps teaches more residents than any other institution in the country with residency graduates scoring in the top 95th percentile. It maintains modern dental facilities in the U.S. and abroad in the following ten specialties:
- General Dentistry
- Comprehensive Dentistry
- Periodontistry
- Endodontistry
- Prosthodontistry
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Public Health Dentistry
- Orthodontistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Veterinary Corps
Veterinary Corps
The Army Veterinary Corps oversees all Department of Defense veterinary services. They work to prevent contagious and zoonotic diseases, care for military working dogs and ceremonial horses, treat family pets, and support Human-Animal Bond Programs at military hospitals.
- Veterinary Preventative Medicine
- Laboratory Animal Medicine
- Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Comparative Medicine
- Veterinary Clinical Medicine
Requirements to join Army Medicine (AMEDD)
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Have or plan to have a medical degree
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Have or plan to have a license to practice medicine
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Be between 21 and 42 years old
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Be eligible for a secret security clearance
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Do Army physicians have to pass a fitness test?
Do Army physicians have to pass a fitness test?
Yes, you must meet Army height and weight standards, and pass the Army Fitness Test (AFT).
How long is the AMEDD Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC)?
How long is the AMEDD Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC)?
The AMEDD Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC) for active-duty Officers is held four times a year at the AMEDD Center & School in Fort Sam Houston and lasts from 10 to 14 weeks. Officers in the Army Reserve go to BOLC for two weeks. Your training time depends on your chosen specialty and whether or not you have prior military experience.
What happens after AMEDD Officer Training?
What happens after AMEDD Officer Training?
After completing BOLC, AMEDD Officers report to their initial active-duty assignment. Medical students return to their academic training following successful completion of BOLC.
How do you become a nurse in the Army?
How do you become a nurse in the Army?
To become a nurse in the Army, you need to be a licensed Registered Nurse with a BSN and meet age and citizenship requirements. You can join through direct commission, an ROTC nursing program, or as an enlisted Soldier using the Army Enlisted Commissioning Program (AECP). After training, you’ll serve as an Army Nurse Corps officer, providing care and leadership in military and humanitarian settings.
Do Army Medical Officers deploy to combat zones?
Do Army Medical Officers deploy to combat zones?
While all Soldiers have the ability to deploy to a combat zone, Army Medical Officers would not typically be part of or very near combat operations. AMEDD Officers work in support positions at aid stations or field hospitals and receive protected status as lifesaving aid workers.
What’s the typical AMEDD service commitment?
What’s the typical AMEDD service commitment?
Service commitment depends on your commissioning program and training path. Most AMEDD officers serve three to four years of active duty through programs like HPSP or direct commission, while Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) graduates serve about seven years after residency.