Podiatrist AL GA

Qualifications: A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become aCommissioned Officer. You must also attend Officer Training. There may be exceptions to the degree requirements based on extensive service experience. Additional requirements include: Be a U.S. citizen currently practicing in the U.S. Hold a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from a college of podiatric medicine, accredited by the Council on Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Hold a current license to practice in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia Have successfully completed a surgical residency or an equivalent formal surgical training program Be willing to serve a minimum of three years of Active Duty Be between the ages of 18 and 41 Be in good physical condition and pass a full medical examination Preferred qualifications also include: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (undergraduate and podiatric medical school) Completion of a two or three-year postgraduate residency training program (APMA-approved) with an emphasis on surgical experience Hospital staffing with privileges and credentials in good standing Board-qualification and board-certification General qualifications may vary depending on whether you’recurrently serving, whether you’veserved beforeor whether you’venever served before. Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Officer, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Podiatrists in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes. This gives you the flexibility to expand your experience in the Navy without compromising your civilian practice at home. For annual training, you may serve anywhere in the world, whether at sea, in hospitals stateside or in bases and camps in countries around the world. Take a moment to learn more about thegeneral roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors. Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training)—or the equivalent. Podiatrists in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met. For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement, so you will not need to go through Officer Training again. For current or former Officers of military branches other than the Navy (OSVET), as well as for Officer candidates without prior military experience: Officer Candidates are required to attend Officer Development School (ODS)in Newport, RI. ODS is a five-week program that provides a comprehensive and intense introduction to the responsibilities of Navy Staff Corps Officers. Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy. With flexible training options, Navy Reserve Officers can comfortably balance civilian and military schedules. You can maintain your own life and your own practice, enriching both with the rewarding work you do for others. The Navy offers you a truly diverse variety of academic, clinical and operational settings in which to practice. In some cases, you can even work in the same civilian setting you work in now. What’s more, you will enjoy an unrivaled sense of pride and fulfillment known only to those who serve. As a Reserve Podiatrist, you’ll receive a first-rate benefits package including your choice of either $50,000 per year in specialty pay, up to $250,000 in medical school loan repayment assistance or an immediate one-time sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. Reserve Officers joining the Navy as residents can get up to $250,000 in school loan repayment assistance as well as a monthly stipend, dependent upon service commitment. For complete offer details, request a medical recruiter contact you.