Overview

Anesthesiologists supervise the administration of anesthetics to patients. As an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families.

Job Duties

• Provides anesthesia to patients who undergo surgery and other procedures
  
• Exercise command of medical units as provided by law and regulation
  
• Perform staff functions in health support for commanders at all levels
  
• Medical research on diseases of military importance
  
• Participate in graduate medical education and train other personnel
  
• Serve unique duty positions for the anesthesia service and the medical school faculty
  

Requirements

Active Duty

• Doctor of medicine/osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school (foreign graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate from the Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates)
  
• Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
  
• Eligibility for board certification
  
• Completion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship
  
• Completion of a training program in anesthesiology
  
• Must be between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver [Register to View] for more information)
  
• Must be a U.S.