ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (AMEDD)
Medical Corps | Dental Corps | Medical Specialist Corps | Nurse Corps | Medical Service CorpsIntroduction
If you are looking for an exciting part-time career that's different from your usual day-to-day career, then the Army National Guard might be a great fit for you.
The Montana Army National Guard offers direct commissions in Army Medical Department (AMEDD) specialties to qualified medical and dental professionals who possess special skills
through education and employment experience. Opportunities
are available for Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Dentists, and those who are seeking a career in medical administration,
logistics, and operations.
Montana Medical Detachment (MMD)
AMEDD personnel from the Montana Army National Guard continue to serve the great Soldiers of this state. Their mission is:
"To plan, program, provide and sustain health force protection and medical/dental
support to meet operational, training and mobilization medical readiness requirements of Montana National Guard Units and Soldiers".
History of the Army Medical Department
The Army Medical Department (AMEDD) was formed on 27 July 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized a Hospital Department for a 20,000 man Army. There was, however, no formal regimental organization until World War I.
Then, in the late 1950s, the brigade replaced the regiment as a tactical unit. In the reorganizations which followed, some Army units lost their identity, lineage, and history. This loss did not go unnoticed, and the U.S. Army
Regimental System was created to reverse this trend.
The regiment has always been the source of tradition and history in our Armed Forces, as well as in those of England and Australia, and the source of many of our military
customs. Since it is no longer a tactical unit and no longer subject to frequent reorganizations, the regiment will have a permanent and stable place of honor as the Army's "Keeper of the Colors".
The AMEDD Regiment can trace its roots to 1818, the year the crest was adopted. The exact date cannot be confirmed, but
the 20 stars that were in the crest indicate that it was in 1818, as there were 20 states in the
Union at that time.
An additional fact supports the 1818 date - Congress passed an act, in April of 1818, which reorganized the staff departments
of the Army. The purpose of the Army Regimental System is to foster unity. The bonding agent of unity is
cohesiveness. Soldiers with close ties and strong feelings of espirit de corps characterize a cohesive unit - one that gets the job done. Medical soldiers will identify with their regiment. They will soon realize that the thread of
the regiment will be woven throughout the fabric of their respective organizations - in operations, training and personal matters.
The Army Medical Department Regiment was activated on 28 July 1986 during a ceremonial review on MacArthur Field,
Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Lieutenant General Quinn H. Becker, The Surgeon General , U.S. Army, and AMEDD
Regimental Commander, was the reviewing officer. Major General Julius J. Chosy, Deputy Surgeon General for Mobilization and National Guard Affairs, and Brigadier General Robert L. Wick, Jr., Deputy Surgeon General for
Mobilization and Reserve Affairs, were members of the reviewing party. Their presence was significant in that members of the Reserve Components comprised 70 percent of the AMEDD force.
Medical Corps
The Montana National Guard gives you the opportunity to do things that you might not be able to do in a civilian practice.
For instance, you could find yourself going through the Army Flight Surgeons Course. Above all, you
will enjoy the adventure that the National Guard brings.
Incentive Programs
Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP):
A generous monthly stipend of $2,060.00 for students in Medical School and Residency in designated specialties. For more information visit the following web page: www.nationalguard.com/careers.
AMEDD Special Pay:
$75,000 may be offered to physicians that are board certified or board eligible in certain specialties. The special pay is paid
at $25,000 per year for 3 years.
Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP):
Provides up to $240,000 for the repayment of outstanding educational loans to physicians in designated specialties. The
Loan Repayment is paid out over three years with up to $40,000 per year.
Medical/Dental Student Stipend Program (MDSSP):
A generous monthly stipend of $2,060.00 is available to medical and dental students unconditionally accepted into the educational program for which they seek funding.
Dental Corp
The mission of the Dental Corps is to ensure dental readiness, promote dental health, and provide dental care for the
Montana Army National Guard and America's Army. Being a Dental Officer in the Montana Army National Guard is
having
the best of both worlds. You can maintain your private practice while taking advantage of the benefits of being an officer in
the Army. You will also have the opportunity to attend continuing dental education courses, seminars,
and conferences.
Incentive Programs
Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP)
A generous monthly stipend of $2,060.00 for students in Dental School and Residency in designated specialties. For more information visit the following web page: www.nationalguard.com/careers
AMEDD Special Pay:
$75,000 is offered to physicians that are board certified or board eligible in certain specialties. The special pay is paid at
$25,000 per year for 3 years.
Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP):
Provides up to $240,000 for the repayment of outstanding educational loans to physicians in designated specialties. The
Loan Repayment is paid up to $40,000 per year.
Medical/Dental Student Stipend Program (MDSSP):
A generous monthly stipend of $2,060.00 is available to medical and dental students unconditionally accepted into the educational program for which they seek funding.
Medical Specialist Corps
The Montana Army National Guard offers physician assistants the opportunity to broaden their professional experience and medical careers. Physician assistants are a vital part of the Montana Army National Guard Medical Team.
If you are looking
for new challenges and ready to take on new responsibilities, plus serve your country in a different and exciting environment, then consider serving as a physician assistant in the Montana Army National Guard.
Physician Assistants receive a direct commission as a Medical Specialist Corps Officer. Medical Specialist Corps Officers are typically appointed as First Lieutenants. However, education, experience, and prior commissioned military
service may qualify you for appointment at a higher rank.
Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP):
If you are a member of the National Guard and want to become a physician assistant, you may qualify to enroll in the 24-
month Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP). Upon completion of the program, you will receive a
commission as
a First Lieutenant in the Montana Army National Guard. Please contact the AMEDD Accessions Office for the most up to date information. You can also visit the official PA website at www.cs.amedd.army.mil.
For information on IPAP incentive programs contact the AMEDD Coordinator @ 406.324.3646 or by clicking HERE.
Nurse Corps
Incentive Programs
Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP):
A generous monthly stipend of $2,060.00 for students currently possessing an unrestricted license that are enrolled in either
a BSN or Masters program. For more information visit the following web page:
www.nationalguard.com/careers.
Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP):
Provides up to $50,000 for the repayment of outstanding educational loans to nurses with either a BSN or ADN. Nurses must possess an unrestricted license and be a graduate from an accredited Nursing program. The Loan Repayment is paid out
over three years with up to $20,000 for the first two years and the remaining $10,000 the last year.
Medical Service Corps
The Medical Service Corps' objective is to provide highly skilled and dedicated leaders as medical providers and those who perform the administrative, command, logistical, training, operations, and support services essential to
efficiently and effectively manage a quality, world class health care system in support of the Army.
The Medical Service Corp Officers are eligible for an Accession's Special Pay Incentive up to $25,000 per year upon commissioning. The Montana Army National Guard has specialty positions available in Psychology, Social Work,
Physician Assistants, Physical Therapy and Family Nurse Practitioners. These positions offer an increased amount up to $75,000
for AMEDD Special Pay. For these specialty positions the initial rank will be determined by
level of education completed and professional work experience.