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Posted 12 August, 2026

FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion
Washington, DC, US Full Time

Job Description

PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF OUR NATION'S DEFENDERS

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As a Family Medicine Physician on the U.S. Army health care team, you'll help conserve the U.S. Army's fighting strength during humanitarian missions, contingency operations and peacetime by providing the highest-quality health care to Soldiers, family members and other eligible beneficiaries in both inpatient and outpatient environments and for both pre- and post-operative care. When you join the Army Medical Corps, you'll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large with a focus on patient care first. Additionally, you'll gain access to invaluable opportunities like supporting humanitarian missions, leadership training and a competitive benefit package. Join us and use your expertise to help expand the boundaries of family medicine alongside professionals who share your passion.

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Benefits may include:

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    Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of 3 years while serving

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    Based on your area of concentration, you may be eligible for an accessions bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving.

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    No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family

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    30 days of paid vacation earned annually

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    Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges

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    Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System

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    Specialized training to become a leader in family

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Requirements:

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    Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign graduates may apply with permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates

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    Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico

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    Eligibility for board certification

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    Completion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship

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    Between 21 and 42 years of age (waivers granted on a case-by-case basis)

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    U.S. citizenship

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