The Financial Assistance Program (FAP), provides you with an annual grant of up to $45,000 plus a monthly stipend of over $2,500 throughout your residency.

Because of the U.S. Armys world-class medical resources, hundreds of studies and innovative techniques in thoracic trauma, oncology and respiratory medicine have found their start right here. Innovation is just one of the reasons youll find so many of the worlds top thoracic surgeonsas well as respected experts in over 90 other specialtiesserving on the U.S. Army health care team. Learn alongside a team of dedicated health care professionals while enjoying the many benefits afforded to you and your family. Practice in advanced clinical settings or in austere environments around the world. We are the world's largest and premier health care organization focused on patient centered care. Serving to heal, honored to serve!

Duties Include:

• Examine, diagnose and treat or prescribe course of treatment and surgery for patients with injuries or disorders with surgical conditions, and perform required surgery
• Provide consultation and advice to the command and staff regarding surgical matters
• Exercise command of medical units as provided by law and regulation
• Perform special staff functions in health support for commanders at all levels
• Conduct medical research on diseases of military importance, and conduct, supervise and participate graduate medical education and training of other medical personnel needed to sustain a robust and readily available medical system

Unique duty positions include: Chief, Thoracic Surgery Service; consultant; Orthopedic service; medical school faculty appointment.