Active General Pediatrician

Summary

Pediatrician (Army Medical Officer)

Job Overview

As a Pediatrician, you’ll be equipped to examine, diagnose, and treat childhood diseases during humanitarian missions, contingency operations, and peacetime. Your scope of practice will include care of Soldiers in the field environment, most of whom are in the adolescent and young adult age group. You’ll also learn how to provide the highest level of care in a unique environment while serving as an Officer in the distinguished U.S. Army Medical Corps.

At a Glance

• Career Type: Officer
• Service Options:
  • Active Duty
  • Army Reserve
  • Army National Guard
• Experience Level: Entry Level

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen by the time you commission as an Officer
• Be between 21 and 42 years old
• Hold an advanced degree in your medical field
• Possess a current license to practice medicine
• Be eligible for a Secret Security Clearance
• Be medically and physically fit
• Be in good moral standing

Skills You'll Learn

• Patient Care
• Health & Wellness
• Clinical Practice

Job Description

Pediatrician (Army Medical Officer)

Job Overview

As a Pediatrician, you’ll be equipped to examine, diagnose, and treat childhood diseases during humanitarian missions, contingency operations, and peacetime. Your scope of practice will include care of Soldiers in the field environment, most of whom are in the adolescent and young adult age group. You’ll also learn how to provide the highest level of care in a unique environment while serving as an Officer in the distinguished U.S. Army Medical Corps.

At a Glance

• Career Type: Officer
• Service Options:
  • Active Duty
  • Army Reserve
  • Army National Guard
• Experience Level: Entry Level

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen by the time you commission as an Officer
• Be between 21 and 42 years old
• Hold an advanced degree in your medical field
• Possess a current license to practice medicine
• Be eligible for a Secret Security Clearance
• Be medically and physically fit
• Be in good moral standing

Skills You'll Learn

• Patient Care
• Health & Wellness
• Clinical Practice