TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE AS A PHYSICIAN IN THE ARMY RESERVE MEDICAL CORPS, YOU MUST MEET THESE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Age
The maximum age, when commissioned, is 52 years and 0 days. Processing your application can take 3 to 6 months (sometimes longer) so if you are currently age 51, you may want to expedite your application.

Citizenship
You must be a U.S. citizen or have a Green Card.

Physical Examination
You must pass the Physical Examination.

Board Certification
You must be Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board or American Osteopathic Board of your specialty.

Education
Physicians from foreign countries must have their ECFMG Certificate/Letter or 5th Pathway.

Malpractice
Having one or more malpractice claims or judgments may not disqualify you from consideration. However, each incident will be reviewed by the Army Reserve. A Physician who is currently in litigation over a malpractice claim is ineligible for consideration until the case is settled. Once settled, your application will be reviewed again.

Prior Military history
All prior military history personnel must provide their DD-214 forms to prove former membership.