The
Navy Medical Corps is comprised of more than 4300 active duty and reserve
physicians who are practicing or training in 23 medical and surgical
specialties with more than 200 subspecialties. Navy physicians are stationed at
military treatment facilities, medical education institutions, clinics,
hospitals, research units, on ships, and with Marine Forces located within the
United States and various overseas locations. Navy physicians provide direct
support to Navy and Marine Corps commands, squadrons, battalions and units.
Navy physicians deploy in support of combat operations, disaster relief, and
humanitarian assistance missions, providing the best care our nation can offer
ashore and afloat.
There
are many ways to join the Navy, whether you are currently in college, medical
school, or a practicing physician.
SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL
Health
Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP)
The Health Professions Scholarship Program offers
a full-tuition scholarship to the medical school of your choice plus a monthly
stipend exceeding $2,300 per month and a $20,000 signing bonus in return for a
3 or 4-year commitment after residency to serve as a Navy physician.
HPSP FAQ
To speak with a HPSP Program Office representative or
if you have further questions, please email: usn.ohstudent@mail.mil
Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP)
This program provides up to $269,000 while attending medical school,
including a monthly military salary, generous housing allowance (dependent on
location), and a comprehensive benefits package, but does not cover the cost of
tuition, in return for service as a Navy physician after residency.
Direct Officer Commission For Practicing Physicians
Practicing physicians can receive a sign-on bonus of
$180,000 to $400,000 when you qualify. Offers have many variables depending on
specialty and service requirement.
If you would like to receive more information from a
Medical Officer Recruiter, please email: MedicalVIP.fct@navy.mil, Call
1-800-USA-NAVY or visit https://www.navy.com/careers/medical
UNIFORMED SERVICES MEDICAL SCHOOL
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
(USUHS)
Individuals can also apply directly to the Uniformed
Services University of Health Sciences. If accepted, students receive free
tuition, a housing allowance and salary. As “America’s Medical School” USUHS
educates, trains, and comprehensively prepares uniformed military and U.S.
Public Health Service physicians to support our nation’s military and public
health systems, the National Security and National Defense Strategies of the
United States, and the readiness of our Uniformed Services.
https://www.usuhs.edu/medschool/admissions
If you would like to speak directly to a Navy
physician, please email usn.ncr.bumedfchva.list.medical-corps-chiefs-office@mail.mil