General Surgeon - U.S. Navy Medical Corps Officer

About the Opportunity

The U.S. Navy is inviting Final-Year General Surgery Residents, Fellows, and Board-Eligible/Board-Certified General Surgeons to join as Active Duty Medical Corps Officers. This role involves delivering high-quality medical care to Sailors, Marines, and their families while benefiting from competitive compensation, significant professional development, and a work-life balance rarely found in traditional surgery practices.

Compensation and Incentives

• Annual base salary ranging between $325,000 and $379,000
• Sign-on bonus up to $700,000
• Annual specialty incentive pay of $66,000
• Annual board certification pay worth $8,000
• Tax-free monthly housing allowance based on assigned duty location
• Financial support for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Complete relocation expenses covered by the Navy

Role and Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of general surgical procedures
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of skilled medical professionals
• Provide care for active-duty military personnel, retirees, and their families
• Deliver patient care without the pressures of production quotas or insurance management
• Engage in advanced training, leadership roles, global humanitarian missions, and overseas postings

Benefits

• 30 days of fully paid vacation each year
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• At least 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Complete military retirement benefits
• Participation in Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
• Access to GI Bill education benefits for eligible dependents or self
• No costs for malpractice insurance
• Strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance

Potential Duty Locations

• Various U.S. locations including Camp Pendleton CA, Twentynine Palms CA, Lemoore CA, Camp Lejeune NC, Portsmouth VA, Bremerton WA
• International posts such as Okinawa, Japan

Minimum Requirements

• Possession of an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school or ECFMG certification
• Completion or final year status in an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency program
• Board certification or board-eligible in General Surgery
• U.S. citizenship mandatory
• Must be between 21 and 64 years old in accordance with Title 10 U.S. Code sections 531 and 532

Contact Information

Interested candidates can connect with a Navy Medical Officer Recruiter for further discussions about eligibility and opportunities.