Location & Practice Overview

The position is offered through the U.S. Army 3rd Medical Recruiting Battalion for service in the Detroit, Michigan area as part of the Army Reserve health care team. Physicians continue clinical work in the local community and fulfill Reserve duties when required.

City Detroit, Michigan
Practice Arrangement Community-based civilian practice with Reserve service
Recruiting Unit U.S. Army 3rd Medical Recruiting Battalion
Component U.S. Army Reserve health care team
Care Setting Community practice plus military service periods

Responsibilities

  • Deliver emergency medical care to Soldiers and their families during periods of Reserve service.
  • Assess and treat acute conditions in support of military medical needs.
  • Provide clinical support when mobilized or assigned to training and mission requirements.
  • Work alongside other members of the Army Reserve health care team.

Physicians balance ongoing civilian emergency medicine practice with the obligations of Reserve service.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the educational, licensing, training, and eligibility criteria established for Army Reserve emergency medicine physicians.

Medical Degree
MD or DO from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign graduates need a permanent ECFMG certificate
State License
Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
Graduate Training
At least one year of approved GME internship plus completion of an emergency medicine training program
Board Status
Eligibility for board certification
Age Requirement
Between 21 and 42 years of age
Residency Status
Permanent U.S. residency

Compensation & Benefits

Eligible physicians receive Health Professional Special Pay and loan repayment support along with standard Army Reserve benefits for officers.

  • Health Professional Special Pay of $75,000 for eligible specialties, paid in three yearly increments of $25,000
  • Health Professionals Loan Repayment of up to $250,000 (maximum of $40,000 per year) for qualified school loans
  • Paid continuing education and training
  • Non-contributory retirement benefits at age 60 after 20 years of qualifying service
  • Low-cost life and dental insurance plus a flexible, portable retirement savings plan similar to a 401(k)
  • Commissary and post exchange privileges; travel opportunities including humanitarian missions; officer privileges and leadership training

Schedule & Work Environment

Work Model Practice in the community and serve when needed
Civilian Component Ongoing local clinical practice
Reserve Component Service periods as required by the Army Reserve
Officer Status Commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserve
Additional Opportunities Travel that may include humanitarian missions

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The patient population consists of a diverse group that includes the nation’s Soldiers and their families.

Primary Group Soldiers and their families
Diversity Diverse military-connected patient population
Clinical Context Care delivered during Reserve service periods
Setting Type Military-affiliated medical support

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical work centers on emergency medicine services for Soldiers and family members in the context of Army Reserve medical support.

Emergency Care Acute evaluation and treatment for military-connected patients
Military Medical Support Emergency services aligned with Reserve health care needs
Service-Period Care Clinical coverage during training and assigned duties
Mission-Related Services Emergency medicine support that may include humanitarian missions

Role Highlights

The role pairs continued civilian emergency medicine practice with commissioned service in the Army Reserve.

  • Continue community clinical practice while serving in the Reserve when needed
  • Commissioned officer status with associated privileges
  • Leadership training provided as part of officer development
  • Travel opportunities that can include humanitarian missions

About U.S. Army 3rd Medical Recruiting Battalion

The U.S. Army 3rd Medical Recruiting Battalion is the recruiting element that places health care professionals onto the U.S. Army Reserve health care team. The unit works with physicians seeking to combine civilian practice with Reserve service.

Unit Type Medical recruiting battalion
Parent Component U.S. Army Reserve
Primary Function Recruitment of physicians and health professionals

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep my civilian emergency medicine practice in this role?
Yes. The position is structured so physicians practice in their community and serve with the Army Reserve when needed.
How is the Health Professional Special Pay paid?
The $75,000 special pay for eligible specialties is distributed in three yearly increments of $25,000 each.
What is the yearly limit on loan repayment?
The Health Professionals Loan Repayment program provides a maximum of $40,000 per year toward qualified school loans, with a total ceiling of $250,000.
Are foreign medical graduates eligible?
Foreign graduates may apply if they hold a permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates and meet all other listed requirements.
What is the age range for applicants?
Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years of age and hold permanent U.S. residency.
Does the position include leadership development?
Yes. The role includes training to become a leader in the field and the privileges that accompany commissioned officer status in the Army Reserve.

Emergency Medicine Physician in Detroit, MI

This Emergency Medicine Physician position with the U.S. Army 3rd Medical Recruiting Battalion is based in Detroit, Michigan and is structured as Army Reserve service. Physicians maintain civilian clinical practice in the community while fulfilling Reserve obligations when needed. Clinical responsibilities focus on emergency care for Soldiers and their families. Required credentials include an MD or DO degree from an accredited U.S. school (or permanent ECFMG certification for foreign graduates), a current medical license in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico, completion of an approved GME internship and an emergency medicine training program, board eligibility, age between 21 and 42, and permanent U.S. residency. Compensation features Health Professional Special Pay of $75,000 paid in three yearly increments of $25,000 and Health Professionals Loan Repayment of up to $250,000 with a yearly maximum of $40,000. Additional benefits include paid continuing education, non-contributory retirement at age 60 after 20 years of qualifying service, low-cost life and dental insurance, a portable retirement savings plan, commissary and post exchange privileges, travel opportunities that may include humanitarian missions, and leadership training as a commissioned officer. The role offers a combination of community emergency medicine practice and Army Reserve service in the Detroit area.

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