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Medical Specialist Corps
Explore Army Medical Specialist Corps careers in therapy, nutrition, and related allied health professions.
Corps overview
Serving in the Medical Specialist Corps
The Army Medical Specialist Corps includes occupational therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, and physician assistants who serve as commissioned officers. Their work supports rehabilitation, performance, nutrition, clinical care, and readiness across Army healthcare settings.
Your path depends on your profession, degree, accreditation, certification, license, and current experience. The Corps also includes selected graduate education pathways for qualifying students and service members.
Marcus can help you compare your credentials with the current requirements for the Medical Specialist Corps specialty you are considering and explain the next step in the process.
Specialty directory
Specialties and areas of concentration
Review Army Medical Specialist Corps areas of concentration and allied health specialties available through AMEDD.
Physical Therapist
Registered Dietitian
Physician Assistant
Who may qualify
Medical Specialist Corps qualifications
Review the general qualifications for allied health professionals interested in the U.S. Army Medical Specialist Corps.
Review the general qualifications for the Regular Army or Army Reserve before pursuing a Medical Specialist Corps role.
Citizenship or permanent-residency requirements depend on the Army component you choose.
Ensure your education, certification, and license meet the requirements for your profession.
Occupational therapists, physical therapists, registered dietitians, and physician assistants follow different credentialing standards and selection timelines.
If you are pursuing dietetics or physician-assistant accession near graduation, ask Marcus when you may enter the selection process and which credentials must be complete before the board date.
The Corps includes graduate education pathways through Baylor University.
If you are an ROTC cadet or current student, review whether an Army-sponsored program or educational delay applies to your intended specialty.
Contact Marcus to compare your education and credentials with the requirements for the Medical Specialist Corps path you are considering.
Professional support
Medical Specialist Corps programs and incentives
Explore programs, incentives, and support options for eligible Army Medical Specialist Corps professionals and students.
ADHPLRP
The Active Duty Health Professions Loan Repayment Program may help eligible officers repay qualifying education loans.
Board Certification Pay
Eligible officers who earn and maintain qualifying board certification may receive additional pay.
Incentive Pay
Qualified officers may receive Health Profession Officer Incentive Pay based on specialty, licensure, certification, eligibility, and applicable program terms.
Accession Bonus
Fully qualified professionals entering select Areas of Concentration may qualify for an Active Duty accession bonus.
Army Reserve Incentives
Eligible Army Reserve professionals may qualify for an accession bonus or Reserve Component Health Professional Loan Repayment Program benefits.
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Discuss Medical Specialist Corps opportunities
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