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U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps BEST KEPT SECRETSU.S. Public Health ServiceCommissioned Corps BenefitsBenefitsCommissioned Corps officers working for the U.S. Public HealthService enjoy the same benefits as their counterparts in thearmed services. Here are a few of them:• No cost, comprehensive medical and dental care for Corpsofficers; excellent health benefits for families• Paid sick leave, maternity leave, and Federal holidays• Clinical practice liability coverage• Thirty days of paid vacation per year beginning the first year• Tax-free housing and meal allowances• Thrift Savings plan (retirement savings and investment plansimilar to a 401 (k)• Retirement plan with benefits eligibility beginning after 20years of service• Loan repayment potential—USPHS understands the financialburden of medical education. Assignments with certainFederal agencies, such as the Indian Health Service, offerloan repayment and/or other educational and family supportprograms.• Veterans Affairs benefits, such as the Montgomery GI Bill(MGIB) which allows active duty members to enroll andpay $100 per month for 12 months; and are then entitledto receive a monthly education benefit once they havecompleted a minimum service obligation.CDR Zune is a physician serving at the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionworking to administer health services to underserved communities.Join America’s Public Health Team!If you are a physician or a medical student interested in joiningthe fight for public health, or if you have questions about what wedo and how you can make a difference with the CommissionedCorps, we would like to talk to you. For more information, call usat 800-279-1605 or visit our Web site at www.usphs.gov.Your base pay, in addition to an assortment of nontaxableincome and benefits, provides a competitive compensationpackage that grows with years of service and promotions.The Commissioned Corps also offers many special pays andbonuses ranging up to $75,000.For a full description of benefits, visit:http://www.usphs.gov/profession/physician/compensation.aspxAdditional Uniformed Service BenefitsThe Commissioned Corps offers you and your family many other exceptional benefits including:• Paid moving expenses when you join the Corps, relocate with the Corps, and retire from the Corps.• Access to military base lodging, recreational facilities and space-available flights on military aircraft.• Shopping privileges at military base grocery and department stores.WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/USPHS 800-279-1605 WWW.USPHS.GOV10