Aerospace Medicine Officer (Residency in Aerospace Medicine (RAM))
Job Overview
As an Aerospace Medicine Officer (Residency in Aerospace Medicine (RAM)), you will fly into combat and humanitarian situations to administer emergency medical care. As a flight surgeon, you will care for patients both on the ground and in the air. In doing so, you will be an expert in the specialized field of aviation medicine, also called flight medicine. Your role as an Officer on the U.S. Army health care team will also require you to train and mentor other aviation medical personnel.
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Official Qualification 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
Last verified: 2026-08-14
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.
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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