Mia Miller
Mrs. B. Purdie
English III
13 March 2015
Military Doctor Military doctors are people that are in the military to help the wounded or injured soldiers at war and they are also the same as a regular doctor but just deal more with the military. Also they get more benefits and help with an event that goes on in the world. Being a military doctor can benefit the armed services by helping to assists soldiers that have been in war, and also by helping when there is a natural disaster as well as function as a relief support group. Even though being a military doctor is very crucial to the military, there are certain requirements that must be meet in order to join the military. The first thing is you will have to be at least 17 …show more content…
After one has completed their four years one can get their doctoral license. All the military members will have to sign a contract that includes a minimum amount of source time. Once one has done that one can now become a military doctor. A military doctor and a civilian doctor are both alike they diagnose and treat aliments. The military also employs doctors with specializations in more common types of medicine such as pediatrics, family care and neurology. A military doctor provides health care to military personnel and their families and can work in a variety of settings, including hospital ships or international medical centers. By being a doctor enlisted in the military they must take part in international relief efforts by providing care to victims of natural disasters. They may also be responsible for ensuring that the soldiers are physically fit for duty and treating injuries during combat and other emergencies. Also with being a military officer doctor you can advance in rank and receive commensurate pay raises. But to receive a promotion within the military they are based on the time served and performance evaluation. They can also leave the military and apply their skills to career in the civilian health …show more content…
Plus a military doctor often work shorter hours than the regular civilian colleagues. They enjoy regular vacations and excellent benefits. They have a guaranteed job with generous retirement and benefits. Health issues that can prevent one from becoming a military doctor. If one has had a medical complication at any time in their life they will have to inform or tell their recruiter. They will be able tell rather if their condition can be waivered, or if it’s a permanently disqualifying condition. If one does not get an official waiver and their condition is later discovering by the military, one will have most likely be dishonorably discharged for fraudulent