THORACIC SURGEON
Company: U.S. Army 2nd Medical Recruiting Battalion
Location: Carrboro
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF OUR NATION’S DEFENDERS As a
Thoracic Surgeon on the U.S. Army Reserve health care team, you’ll
be at the forefront of medical innovation in thoracic trauma,
oncology and respiratory medicine. You’ll examine, diagnose, treat
or prescribe courses of treatment and surgery for patients having
surgical needs of the vascular system and performing required
surgery. Additionally when 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
competitive benefit packages. Also, you may continue to work in
your community and serve when needed. Join us and work alongside
professionals at the top of their fields while helping expand the
boundaries of thoracic surgery. Benefits may include: Health
professions special pay for physicians in eligible specialties A
monthly stipend through the Specialized Training Assistance Program
(STRAP) for physicians currently enrolled in an accredited
residency program. Health Professions Loan Repayment Program
(HPLRP) which repays qualifying education loans to lending
institutions Travel opportunities Enrollment in the Uniformed
Services Blended Retirements System Low-cost medical and dental
care for you and your family Commissary and post exchange shopping
privileges Specialized training to become a leader in medicine
Requirements: Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree
from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign
graduates may apply with permanent certificate from the Educational
Council 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 thoracic surgery Between 21 and 42 years of
age (waivers granted on a case-by-case basis) U.S. citizenship
Permanent U.S. residency
Keywords: U.S. Army 2nd Medical Recruiting Battalion, Chapel Hill , THORACIC SURGEON, Healthcare , Carrboro, North Carolina
