Military Medical Careers

Military Medical Careers

Duties and Responsibilities:

The United States military offers hundreds of medical jobs, from medics to physicians, and everything in between, including nurses and allied health careers. Working for the military is one of many government-employed options for healthcare professionals. One of the major advantages to military medical jobs is the paid training and education. In return for a pre-determined number of service years to pay back your training and education, you will not have to pay out of pocket for your medical degree, nursing degree, or other related healthcare training. Usually the service years are around four years of active duty, sometimes more or less depending upon the level of education and training you received from the military. Once your service requirements are met, you are free and clear of any debt for your medical training.

Salary: $30,000‑ $100,000 annually

Education:

All States and the District of Columbia require nursing care facility administrators to have a bachelor's degree, pass a licensing examination, complete a State-approved training program, and pursue continuing education. Some States also require licenses for administrators in assisted living facilities. A license is not required in other areas of medical and health services management.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why Not?