Military Physicians
Duties and Responsibilities: Physicians and surgeons in the military perform some or all of the following duties:
* Examine patients to detect abnormalities in pulse, breathing, or other body functions
* Determine presence and extent of illness or injury by reviewing medical histories, X-rays, laboratory reports, and examination reports
* Develop treatment plans that may include medication, therapy, or surgery
* Perform surgery to treat injuries or illnesses
* Advise patients on their health problems and personal habits
* Coordinate the activities of nurses, physician assistants, medical specialists, therapists, and other medical personnel
* Conduct medical research
Salary: $88,044
Education: To join the Military, you have to be at least 18 years old (17 with parental consent). The Military isn't looking for just anyone to treat its service members and their family members. Aspiring military physicians must distinguish themselves mentally and physically, and always push themselves to be the best. HPSP and USUHS require all of its applicants to have baccalaureate degrees from accredited programs in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico. Also, in order for the HPSP application to be final, applicants must be accepted to, or enrolled in, an accredited physician of medicine or physician of osteopathic medicine degree program in the United States.
Demand for this particular career: Physicians and surgeons work in hospitals and clinics on land and aboard ships.
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Duties and Responsibilities: Physicians and surgeons in the military perform some or all of the following duties:
* Examine patients to detect abnormalities in pulse, breathing, or other body functions
* Determine presence and extent of illness or injury by reviewing medical histories, X-rays, laboratory reports, and examination reports
* Develop treatment plans that may include medication, therapy, or surgery
* Perform surgery to treat injuries or illnesses
* Advise patients on their health problems and personal habits
* Coordinate the activities of nurses, physician assistants, medical specialists, therapists, and other medical personnel
* Conduct medical research
Salary: $88,044
Education: To join the Military, you have to be at least 18 years old (17 with parental consent). The Military isn't looking for just anyone to treat its service members and their family members. Aspiring military physicians must distinguish themselves mentally and physically, and always push themselves to be the best. HPSP and USUHS require all of its applicants to have baccalaureate degrees from accredited programs in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico. Also, in order for the HPSP application to be final, applicants must be accepted to, or enrolled in, an accredited physician of medicine or physician of osteopathic medicine degree program in the United States.
Demand for this particular career: Physicians and surgeons work in hospitals and clinics on land and aboard ships.
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