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Are you currently in residency or fellowship training and interested in serving as a physician and commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps? The Financial Assistance Program (FAP) provides financial support during residency, including an annual grant and monthly stipend, while positioning you for a rewarding career in military medicine.

This program is designed for physicians in an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship who are pursuing specialties needed by the Air Force. As a FAP participant, you’ll gain a direct commission as a Captain (O-3) in the Air Force Medical Service and receive financial assistance while completing your training—with no interruption to your program.

What You’ll Receive:
✅ Annual grant of $45,000
✅ Monthly stipend of over $2,999
✅ Commission as a Captain in the Air Force Medical Corps Reserve
✅ Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
✅ Eligibility for Active Duty assignment upon completion of training
✅ Competitive pay, benefits, and retirement options after accession
✅ Malpractice insurance covered by the government

After Training – Your Medical Career Begins:
Upon completion of your residency or fellowship, you’ll enter active duty as an Air Force physician, typically at the rank of Captain or Major, depending on prior service and entry grade credit. You’ll practice medicine in a team-based, patient-centered environment and have access to cutting-edge technology, opportunities for research, and a global scope of practice.

Whether you pursue primary care, a specialty, or subspecialty medicine, your work will directly impact the health and readiness of Airmen, families, and communities worldwide.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Currently enrolled or accepted into an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship program in the U.S.
  • Specialty must align with current Air Force needs (e.g., internal medicine, psychiatry, emergency medicine, general surgery, etc.)
  • Physically and morally qualified to serve as an officer
  • Willing to accept a minimum three-year active duty service commitment (one year per year of sponsorship, minimum three years)

 

Ideal Candidates:
This opportunity is ideal for residents or fellows who want to offset the financial burden of training while pursuing a meaningful career in military service. Whether you’ve always had an interest in serving or are exploring your options late in residency, the FAP offers a flexible path with mission-driven medicine, leadership development, and long-term career stability.

How to Apply:
Interested in applying or learning more about your eligibility? Contact your local Air Force Health Professions Recruiter today to get started.

📧 Contact:
Technical Sergeant Aaron Havener
Health Professions Recruiter – United States Air Force
📍 Based in Michigan – Recruiting Nationwide
📧 aaron.havener@us.af.mil
📞 313-348-7796