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Endocrinologist

Difficulty · moderateFitness · moderate Officer accession

Job Overview

As an Endocrinologist, you will be responsible for diagnosing and treating patients who have problems with their metabolism and endocrine system which is a complex network of glands and organs in the body. Your role as an Officer on the U.S. Army health care team will require you to be in command of medical units, as well as provide health support for commanders at all levels.

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Official Qualification Requirements

Officer accession requirements

This is a commissioning path. Enlisted line scores do not apply — selection is based on education, officer testing and a selection board.

  • • Bachelor's degree required
  • • Commissioning paths: ROTC, OCS, U.S. Military Academy (West Point), Direct Commission

Requirements are subject to change by the Department of Defense and each service. Always confirm the current standard with an official recruiter before making a decision.

U.S. citizenship
U.S. citizen required

Required. Officer commissioning is citizen-only: goarmy.com says "Be a U.S. citizen by the time you commission as an Officer," marines.com lists "Be a U.S. citizen" for officers, airforce.com says officers "must be a native-born or naturalized United States citizen," and 10 U.S.C. 532 requires it by law. Verified August 2026.

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Required skills
Medical PracticePatient CarePatient Management
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