Anesthesiologist
U.S. Army Anesthesiologists are critical to the perioperative care of Soldiers and their families; before, during and after surgery.
If you are a professional in the anesthesiology field and want to combine your passion for patient care with a desire to serve in the U.S. Army, a career as an Army Anesthesiologist might be the one for you
.
Outstanding Opportuniti
esWhen you become an Anesthesiologist for the U.S. Army, your skills in anesthesia, intensive care medicine, emergency medicine and pain management provides Soldiers, retirees, and their families the support and expertise needed in emergency situations. You'll provide them the critical treatments that require anesthetics, and possibly assisting on humanitarian missions during surgical procedures. The U.S. Army provides unique opportunities for you to receive additional trainings, participate in continued education programs and access to seminars and conferences to grow you as an Anesthesiologist and military office
r.
If you choose to join the Army Reserve, you will be able to serve your country as needed while continuing to support your communi
ty.
Regardless of how you serve, a career as an Army Anesthesiologist allows you to be all that you can
be.
Outstanding Ben
efitsWhen you join the Army Medical Corps, you'll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, like supporting humanitarian missions, leadership training and a competitive benefit pac
kage.
Benefits may in
clude:★ Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of three years while s
erving★ Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for an accession bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving. You may also be eligible for special pay as a phy
sician★ For Army Reserve, a monthly stipend through the Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) for physicians currently enrolled in an accredited residency p
rogram★ Travel opportunities within the United States and internati
onally★ Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned an
nually★ Enrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirements
System★ No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your
family★ Commissary and post exchange shopping priv
ileges★ As an Active Duty Soldier, you may qualify to receive a monthly stipend through the Financial Assistance Program (FAP) while enrolled in an accredited residency p
rogram★ Specialized training to become a leader in me
dicine
Eligibility Requi
rements★ Must be a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or ost
eopathy★ Foreign graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Gr
aduates★ Must have a current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puer
to Rico★ Must be eligible for board certif
ication★ Must have completed a residency program in anesthe
siology
Have questions or want more inf
ormation?To find out more information about becoming an Anesthesiologist in the U.S. Army or Army Reserve, reach out to Nate Fleshman at 808-265-3227 to learn how you can get started on your journey as an Army Anesthes
iologist.Published on 6/16/2026, 12:58 AM