Medical Training & Residency

Train with the best in the medical field.

Serve your country while advancing your career in Army Medicine (AMEDD). You’ll get the training and support to become a leader in one of the largest health care networks in the world.

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THE ADVANTAGES OF ARMY MEDICAL TRAINING

When you join Army Medicine, you’ll train alongside some of the brightest in health care and gain new skills with highly advanced medical technology.

Grow with specialized training.

Impact global health initiatives with a unique, cross-disciplinary skill set and accelerated advancement into early leadership opportunities.

Master cutting-edge technology.

Surround yourself with state-of-the-art medical tools to treat complex cases, from behavioral health to trauma and rapid response care.

Experience clinical variety.

Choose from a wide range of careers in medical, dental, and nursing—or even become proficient across multiple specialties.

Practice in diverse environments.

Go on a professional adventure in a dynamic, well-resourced medical environment that’s focused solely on what’s best for patients.

Did you know?

Our training and leadership programs are unlike anywhere else.

Level up your skill set through training programs that are unique to the Army such as Ranger School, Airborne School, and Air Assault School. Our leadership courses will help give you an edge early on in your Army career.

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.

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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
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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

TAKE ON RESIDENCY IN WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES.

AMEDD offers residency opportunities with high match rates—up to 100%—at top medical centers across the country.

Fort Gordon, Ga.

Eisenhower Army Medical Center hosts the Modern Virtual Simulation Training for Combat Casualty Care, which simulates the effects of administering care and medication in a battlefield situation.

Fort Benning, Ga.

Martin Army Community Hospital provides extensive inpatient and outpatient medical services, along with the latest medical technology. It’s a 250-bed facility with a focus on professional teaching and training, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive community hospitals in the Army.

Tripler AMC, Hawaii

Tripler Army Medical Center is the largest Army medical treatment facility in the Pacific Basin. It houses the Pacific Regional Medical Command, the Center of Excellence in Disaster Management, as well as Humanitarian Assistance.

Bethesda, Md.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center generates the most ongoing clinical research studies within the Department of Defense (DoD). As the largest, most diverse biomedical research lab in the DoD, it’s referred to as the flagship of DoD clinical research.

Fort Bragg, N.C.

Womack Army Medical Center uses the latest technology to better serve its patients. From interventional radiology techniques to laser eye surgery, its physicians are at the cutting edge with advances in modern medicine.

Fort Bliss, Texas

William Beaumont Army Medical Center-Fort Bliss is a leader in trauma care that also offers a broad range of medical programs in many disciplines. It is one of two trauma centers in El Paso County, serving both military and local civilian communities.

Fort Hood, Texas

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center services more than 145,000 beneficiaries. Fort Hood has five primary care clinics, four troop medical clinics, 22 specialty clinics, and is home to the 1st Cavalry Division.

Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Brooke Army Medical Center is an important organization within the Military Health System (MHS) as it operates the Center for the Intrepid. This outpatient facility provides rehabilitation and care for patients who have sustained amputation, burns, or functional limb loss. 

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Madigan Army Medical Center is one of only 21 surgical simulation centers in the United States to achieve a Level One status—the highest for surgical education excellence. It’s also the sole recipient of a three-year accreditation from the American College of Surgeons.

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Do I get to choose where my residency is as an Army Medical Officer?

Yes, you will be able to choose where you train during your medical residency. That said, matching with your residency of choice is dependent upon the military’s needs at that time. With military hospitals and medical facilities located around the world, you’ll have the opportunity to train in the U.S. or overseas.

What rank are medical professionals in the Army?

When you join the Army health care team, you enter as an Officer. As a leader in the Army, you’ll be in charge of qualified teams much sooner than you would in the civilian world and earn more independence within your practice.

Do Army Medical Officers have to attend Basic Training?

As an AMEDD Officer, you won’t participate in Basic Combat Training that enlisted Soldiers go through. Instead, you’ll attend the AMEDD Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC), a basic orientation course to the Army Health Care System and the Army way of life.

What types of advancements have been made by Army medical professionals?

As a leader in medical advancements, U.S. Army medical professionals continue to develop new, life-changing technologies and tools, such as 3-D printed surgical implants, a portable X-ray machine, vaccines, and more.

Can I choose to serve either part time or full time as a medical professional in the Army?

Yes, the Army offers opportunities to students and medical professionals to serve either part time or full time. Requirements and benefits, including education scholarships, differ between part-time and full-time recruits.

What kind of specialty training do nurses in the Army receive?

After one year of service, Army nurses can apply for specialty training in critical care, emergency/trauma, perioperative (surgical), obstetric/gynecologic, behavioral health, or public health nursing. Specialty courses are typically 9-16 weeks long and funded by the Army, supporting career advancement within the Nurse Corps.

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