United States Public Health Service

The federal government also offers a career path through the Commissioned Corps of the US Public Health Service (USPHS).

The USPHS is one of the seven Uniformed Services of the United States. However, it is not a branch of the Armed Forces. It provides a spectrum of outstanding federal benefits available to all Uniformed Services.

Benefits

Accession bonus (sign-up bonus) varies by specialty and requirement.

30 days paid vacation.
11 paid federal holidays.
Sick leave as needed.
Comprehensive health care.
Tax-free subsistence housing allowance.
No-cost malpractice coverage.
Non-contributory retirement.
Thrift savings (contributory) retirement.
Annual continuing education where available.
Space-available flights on military aircraft.

To learn more about United States Public Health Service visit the USPHS website.