JOIN THE NAVY AS A PART-TIME PHYSICIAN!
Serve your country while advancing your medical career as a part-time physician. This unique role allows you to provide care to service members and their families similar to a civilian doctor, without the need to relocate. Navy commissioned physicians enjoy:
- Accelerated Career Growth: Take advantage of rapid career advancement opportunities.
- Humanitarian Efforts: Participate in relief missions both domestically and globally.
- Top-Notch Facilities: Work at leading military medical establishments equipped with advanced technology.
Navy healthcare enables you to focus on patient care without the burden of private practice business complexities such as start-up costs, malpractice insurance, and office management. Additional benefits include:
- Attractive Compensation: Earn competitive pay in a well-established practice.
- Manageable Patient Ratios: Provide high-quality, one-on-one care.
- Flexible Schedule: Enjoy quality time for family and personal pursuits.
As a Navy Physician and Officer in the Navy Medical Corps, you will lead a respected healthcare team, delivering high-quality medical services for Sailors, Marines, their families, and, when necessary, communities worldwide. Your responsibilities will encompass all typical physician activities, including:
- Diagnosing illnesses
- Treating injuries
- Saving lives
Additionally, you'll have opportunities to:
- Work alongside distinguished military healthcare professionals.
- Collaborate with military doctors and healthcare officers, as well as partner with organizations like FEMA, USAID, and Project Hope.
- Gain management experience applicable for your career longevity.
As a reservist serving part-time, your responsibilities will primarily take place during scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drills, you will work at a location near your home, maintaining your civilian practice while expanding your medical experience in the Navy. For annual training, you may serve anywhere in the world.
PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Education loan repayment for qualified loans, paid annually for up to 3 years while serving.
- Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits (transferable to immediate family).
- No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family.
- 30 days of paid vacation each year.
- Full access to MWR privileges (golf, gym, camping, and discounted events).
- Commissary and Exchange privileges.
- Space