Why Amedd
Choosing a medical career in the Army opens doors to opportunities beyond what the civilian world can offer. You’ll work with dedicated teammates, practicing top-quality, evidence-based medicine in extraordinary locations worldwide. Most importantly, your service will make an immediate, meaningful difference to the millions of people who depend on Army healthcare.
Why AMEDD Is the Best Choice for You
Military Service and Experience
Medical professionals already seek to help and heal their communities. Practicing medicine in the Army expands this sentiment to the global stage, where cutting-edge tools and research are paired with the chance to protect, support, and sustain our nation’s service members (and their families) who have committed their lives to the service of the nation.
Leadership
As officers, Army Health Professionals receive specialized leadership training, enabling them to guide, train, and support those in their care. Practicing medicine coupled with leadership responsibilities is a unique Army experience that not only builds valuable skills for a future civilian career but also allows you to continually grow as a leader. Each day offers the chance to make a meaningful difference while contributing to a purpose larger than yourself.
Educational Opportunities and Career Advancement
Pursuing a career in Army Medicine provides a variety of educational benefits for you and your family, available both while serving and after your service ends. These perks include paid education, access to advanced training, and the potential for military promotions, awards, and recognition. You may also qualify for high-level security clearances and gain valuable professional connections equal to those established at top colleges and universities.
Explore the World
Serving as a Health Professional in the Army means having access to bases and research facilities across the globe, opening up extraordinary opportunities for travel and discovery. While practicing medicine at home or abroad with state-of-the-art tools and technology, you’ll also engage with new cultures, expand your perspective, and grow—both personally and professionally—as you venture beyond your comfort zone.
Humanitarian Initiatives
Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts—at home and abroad—are central to many Army medical officers’ missions. These professionals may deliver critical aid to victims of natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires. They also have the opportunity to collaborate with agencies such as FEMA, the CDC, WHO, the United Nations, and other national and international organizations, broadening their impact through joint efforts.