Establishing a Military Surgical Career

Danielle B. Holt; Andrew T. Schlussel

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-62359-2_9

Establishing a Military Surgical Career

Danielle B. Holt^*, Andrew T. Schlussel

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A career as a military surgeon offers the opportunity to provide valuable medical care in challenging environments while serving one's country. Military surgeons play a critical role in the health and well-being of service members and their families, with the added benefit of working alongside skilled professionals, receiving advanced training, and developing leadership skills. Understanding the structure of the military health system and choosing career pathways that align with personal goals are key to success. This chapter provides a guide for military surgeons, exploring different career pathways and offering resources to advance their careers while maintaining a meaningful surgical practice.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The SAGES Manual of Strategy and Leadership
Publisher	Springer Nature
Pages	85-109
Number of pages	25
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031623592
ISBN (Print)	9783031623585
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-62359-2_9
State	Published - 1 Jan 2024
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Air Force
Army
Defense Health Agency
Military Health System
Navy
Uniformed services

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10.1007/978-3-031-62359-2_9

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