Field Surgeon

Job Overview

As a Field Surgeon, you’ll join missions to help treat and protect Soldiers. You’ll perform procedures to combat diseases and injuries in need of immediate treatment. You’ll be the most forward physician and perform life-saving treatments, so Soldiers may progress to the next stage of care. You’ll also serve in the U.S. Army healthcare community as the commander’s medical expert and medical operations planner.

At A Glance

• Enlisted Soldier: No
• Officer: Yes
• Active Duty: Yes
• Army Reserve: Yes
• Army National Guard: Yes
• Entry Level: Yes

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen by the time you commission as an Officer
• 21 to 42 Years Old
• Advanced Degree in Your Medical Field
• License to Practice Medicine
• Eligible for a Secret Security Clearance
• Medically and Physically Fit
• In Good Moral Standing

Skills You'll Learn

• Emergency Medical Care
• Patient Care
• Inspection & Sterilization