Heal, Lead with Compassion, and Serve with Purpose

Are you ready to use your osteopathic medicine expertise to serve your country while advancing your career? Watch the video below to see how Navy Reserve Medical Corps Officers are providing expert medical care and support to Sailors, Marines, and their families.

As a Navy Reserve Physician (Doctor of Osteopathy), you will deliver holistic medical care to servicemembers and their families, promoting wellness and preventing disease. You will be part of a highly respected healthcare team, practicing osteopathic medicine in dynamic environments ranging from state-of-the-art military facilities to humanitarian missions across the globe. This is your opportunity to serve your country, gain advanced medical experience, and lead critical Navy medical operations—all while balancing military service with your civilian career.

Why Become a Navy Reserve Physician?

Physicians in the Navy Medical Corps are leaders in healthcare, providing holistic care that treats the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. You will practice in top military facilities, take part in humanitarian missions, and work alongside fellow healthcare professionals, all while advancing your career with unparalleled training and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide holistic medical care to servicemembers and their families, focusing on wellness and prevention.
Participate in humanitarian missions and disaster relief efforts, delivering compassionate care to those in need.
Work at top military medical facilities, aboard hospital ships, or in the field.
Collaborate with international relief teams, FEMA, USAID, and other organizations.
Lead and mentor enlisted medical personnel, ensuring high standards of patient care.

Flexibility and Opportunities for Reservists:

Reserve Officers serve part-time, allowing you to maintain a civilian career while serving as few as two days a month and two weeks a year. You’ll also have opportunities for additional service and pay, with the possibility of arranging flexible drilling options to meet service requirements. As a Reservist, you’ll enjoy many of the same advantages and benefits as full-time service members, including professional development, leadership opportunities, and access to advanced medical technology.

Benefits for Practicing Professionals:

If you’re a practicing physician, joining the Navy Reserve offers significant financial benefits:

Full-Time Service: You may receive a sign-on bonus ranging from $220,000 to $400,000 when you qualify.
Part-Time Service: You can choose one of the following generous financial offers:
- Up to $75,000 in specialty pay
- Up to $50,000 in medical school loan repayment assistance
- An immediate one-time sign-on bonus of up to $10,000

Offers have many variables. For personalized details, contact a Medical Officer Recruiter.

Training and Development:

The US Navy Reserve prioritizes your professional growth. As a Medical Corps Officer, you will receive specialized training, including:

Officer Development School (5 weeks)
On-the-job training from your assigned unit
Continuous education and professional development to ensure your skills remain sharp and relevant throughout your career.

Opportunities for Growth:

As a Navy Reserve Physician, you will have the opportunity for challenging assignments in a variety of medical settings, including:

Military Medical Facilities: Practice at one of over 250 Navy and medical facilities around the globe.
Humanitarian Missions: Provide medical care and relief in the wake of natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
Hospital Ships: Serve aboard the USNS Comfort or USNS Mercy, providing critical care to deployed troops and civilians.

Eligibility Requirements:

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
Age: Must be commissioned before the 42nd birthday (age waivers considered on a case-by-case basis 58).
Education: Graduate of a college of osteopathy approved by the American Osteopathic Association, or a foreign medical school graduate certified by BUMED. Foreign medical graduates must have an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate and be board-certified in their subspecialty.
Medical License: Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States.
Physical Fitness: Must pass a medical examination and meet Navy physical fitness standards.
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for a security clearance.
Residency/Graduate Medical Education (GME): Must have completed GME sponsored by the American Osteopathic Association or be enrolled in a Training in Medical Specialty (TMS) program.

What You’ll Gain:

Leadership Experience: Strengthen your leadership skills in both military and civilian contexts.
Global Impact: Play a vital role in national security by providing high-quality osteopathic care to servicemembers and their families.
Professional Growth: Benefit from continuous training and development to advance your career in osteopathic medicine.
Work-Life Balance: Serve part-time, allowing you to balance your military service with your civilian career and personal life.

Apply Today

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