As a Thoracic Surgeon in the Army, you’ll work closely with colleagues in gastroenterology, oncology, pulmonology, radiation oncology, and other specialties to care for patients. You’ll examine, diagnose, treat, or perform surgery on patients with surgical diseases or injuries to the thorax and vascular system. You’ll conduct and supervise direct patient care, as well as plan and execute disease prevention and health promotion programs. You’ll also exercise a command of medical units as provided by law and regulation, perform special staff functions in health support for commanders at all levels, and conduct medical research on diseases of military importance. Additionally, you’ll conduct, supervise, and participate in graduate medical education and training of other medical personnel needed to sustain a robust and readily available medical system. Benefits include: • Annual signing (accession) bonus of $75,000 for the length of contract • Health Professionals Loan Repayment of up to $250,000 (maximum of $40,000 per year) may be applied toward qualified school loans • Paid continuing education and training • Non-contributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service • Low-cost health, dental, and life insurance • Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k) • Privileges that come with being an officer in the U.S. Army • Training to become a leader in your field