Officer + Medical Training
Joining the Military as a physician offers a great challenge, and there is a lot of support to help you on your path. Since military physicians enter as officers, they receive training in leadership and military culture in addition to attending medical school. It’s not boot camp, but specialized training meant to prepare military physicians for success. Find out what is expected of medical students, residents and physicians to determine if the Military is right for you.
Day in the Life
Surgeon Hunter Winegarner shows what sets military physicians apart from their civilian peers — the special operations training.
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Military Officer Training + Rank »
Immerse yourself in military culture and physical training modules. Learn skills that will be useful for you either in the Services or in a civilian medical career.
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Medical School »
The Military offers multiple entry paths for prospective medical students, including the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) and Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). Find out more about the available paths here.
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Medical School Timeline »
There are important steps to ensure a military medical student's experience is successful. Learn more with a year-by-year overview of the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS).
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Residency + Match Day »
The process of matching the best students to the distinguished specialties is a tedious one. Develop a strategy well before Match Day and understand all the residency options available.
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Research Opportunities »
Military physicians help shape the future of medicine for both service members and civilians. Their research and breakthroughs help save lives both on and off the battlefield.
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Military Medical Advancements »
Military doctors constantly push the boundaries of innovation and medical possibilities. Military medical advancements are beneficial not just in combat casualty care but also in civilian treatment programs.

Did you know?
Each service has a separate track for officers that includes classes and physical training.
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