Clinical Care Providers
“You can just pick up a phone or do a video teleconference. Being in military medicine as a podiatrist, my scope of practice really allows me to do whatever I want to do to the foot and ankle. And I can do what is right for the patient.”
PODIATRY
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As part of the medical team dedicated to maintaining the operational readiness of our fighting forces, Navy Podiatrists treat issues of the feet, ankles and the lower extremities of the Sailors and Marines charged with defending our country.
Job Description
Examine and diagnose patients presenting with ailments of the foot, ankle and related structures. Provide a full scope of treatment services, ranging from conservative care to invasive surgery. Work with amputees, in both military and humanitarian settings, to improve the hemodynamics critical to a higher quality of life.
You could also:
- Assume leadership, both within your area of medical expertise and throughout the Navy medical community
- Accept assignments in a variety of locations, including major treatment facilities, branch clinics and Marine Corps recruit depots in the U.S., as well as bases overseas
EDUCATIONAL/FINANCIAL BENEFITS
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous scholarships, financial assistance and continuing education programs.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
GET MONEY FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL
Covering the cost of graduate school can be challenging. Tuition. Books and supplies. Living expenses. But there is an easier way.
Navy Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP) — Receive up to $185,000 while finishing your degree. This amount includes a generous monthly salary and housing allowance ranging from $2,940 to $5,150 for up to 36 months.*
Offers have many variables. To learn details, request that a Navy Officer Recruiter contact you.
*Navy HSCP housing allowance based on graduate school location. Increased offer amounts available in areas with a higher cost of living.
PRACTICING PROFESSIONALS
GET HELP REPAYING EDUCATIONAL LOANS
There's an alternative to spending years paying down the cost of your graduate education. If you’re currently a practicing professional:
Navy Health Professions Loan Repayment Program — Receive up to $76,600 to help repay your graduate school loans by applying to receive $38,300 each year for up to two years.
To be eligible, you must serve as an Active Duty Medical Service Corps Officer for each year you receive the loan payment. A minimum three-year service obligation is required.
Offers have many variables. To learn details, request that a Navy Officer Recruiter contact you.
Other Benefits
A career here offers comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary, full medical and dental coverage, a generous retirement income and much more. Explore comprehensive benefits for the Navy Medical Service Corps.
Qualifications
Besides requirements for Active Duty employment consideration in the Navy Medical Service Corps, there are additional requirements for Navy Podiatry that apply.
Specific Requirements
- Doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM) degree from a college of podiatric medicine accredited by the Council on Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
- Current licensure in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia
- Successful completion of surgical residency or equivalent formal surgical training program
Preferred Requirements
- GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (undergraduate and podiatric medical school)
- Completion of a two- to three-year postgraduate residency training program (APMA-approved) with an emphasis on surgical experience
- Hospital staffing with privileges and credentials in good standing
- Board-qualified and board-certified
Career Outlook
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