There are many reasons to choose a career as a health care professional in the District of Columbia Army National Guard. Whether you are involved in direct patient care, research, disease prevention, or allied health fields the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) has an abundance of opportunities. The Army Healthcare Team is one of the largest comprehensive systems of health care in the country.  The District of Columbia has opportunities in the following:

 

Medical Corps

Dentistry

Nursing Corps

Medical Services Corps

Medical Specialty Corps

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

 

- Must have a college degree at the level required for entry into each Corps
- U.S. citizen to commission
- Must be medically qualified
- Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test
- Meet HT/WT (Marginal tape test not acceptable)
- Minimum age of 18 and within the maximum age for entry into each Corps (varies)
- Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance (Police Check)
 

AMEDD INCENTIVES

 

Health Professional Special Pay (HPSP) Accession/Retention Bonus

Flight Surgeon

$30,000 per year for a 2, 3, or 4 year contract

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Medical Corps, Dental Corps, Physician Assistant

$25,000 per year for a 2, 3, or 4 year contract

 

Clinical Psychologist

$20,000 per year for a 2, 3, or 4 year contract

 

Social Worker

$15,000 for a 2, 3, or 4 year contract

 

Field Veterinary Service Officer

$15,000 for a 2, 3, or 4 year contract

 

AeroMedical Evacuation Officer

$10,000 per year for a 2, 3, or 4 year contract

 

Health Professional Loan Repayment (HPLRP) 

 

Medical and Dental Corps, Clinical Psychologists

$40,000 max payment per year

$250,000 lifetime cap

 

Social Workers

$25,000 max payment per year

$75,000 lifetime cap

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Physician Assistant, Field Veterinary Service Officer

$20,000 max payment per year

$60,000 lifetime cap

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Medical and Dental Stipend Program (MDSSP)

Typically a 1 to 4 year contract

$2,330.78 per month

 

1 year service obligation per 6 month period or part thereof of stipend received

must be USAREC board approved for the stipend

available to medical and dental students attending a US accredited school

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Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP)

Typically 1 to 4 year contract

$2,330.78 per month

 

1 year service obligation per 6 month period or part thereof of stipend received

must be USAREC board approved for the stipend

must be in approved US Medical Residency

available to Medical Corps (MC) only