Job Description

As an Infectious Disease Officer, youll be responsible for studying the causes, effects, and patterns of infectious diseases, including biological warfare threats. Youll oversee laboratory operations to identify, observe, and confirm the diseases, their responses, and study the spread of disease. Youll also consult on public health policy that impacts the lives of the Soldiers, our nation, and the world.

Its a career that makes a difference in our Soldiers lives and your own. Youll work as part of a multidisciplinary team,surrounded by dedicated professionals who share your values and a passion for excellence.

Benefits may include:

Active Duty (Full-Time) 

• Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of 3 years while serving
• Based on your Board Specialty, you may be eligible for an accessions bonus, paid over a four-year period
  while serving
• No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
• Specialized training to become a leader Infectious Disease
• No-cost for you Malpractice Insurance

Requirements:

• Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates
• Must have completed at least one year of an approved Graduate Medical Education (GME) internship
• Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
• Completion of or board eligible for Infectious Disease Board Certification
• Between 21 and 55 years of age
• U.S. citizenship

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