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You are exceedingly likely to be deployed and probably in less danger physically while deployed than you get from your current commute. You'll be an internist, not a hospitalist, in all likelihood. Most military practices are old-school combos of clinic and ward work (far more likely to be in a clinic only job than a inpatient only job). The bigger issue is where you'll be stationed. There are some terrible army bases. That said, if you can get them to promise you a billet for signing up, you'd be likely to be able to stay there for the 4 years. For IM, the pay is pretty good and the job isn't terrible. Lots of petty frustrations but the patient population deserves great care. I guess its a question of what citizenship is worth to you. Your wife will probably hate this decision (you'll deploy right when she's ready to start a family, etc).
What do you mean by "billet" when you say promising you this? Sorry for the ignorance. I am currently trying to find out information on HPSP and whether or not to sign up.