State Department positions

[Aesculapius]

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I realize this may not be the perfect forum to ask this question, but I figured that this is the closest match. I am interested in career work in international medicine/practicing abroad, but I feel that the military has too much control over you to go that route, and while Doctors Without Borders might be interesting for a brief stretch, I don't really consider it a long-term thing. Does anyone have any experience in working with the State Department (in this sort of position, for example- http://careers.state.gov/specialist/opportunities/medoff.html) or has heard anything regarding the conditions, satisfaction, pay, etc. of such positions? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[DoctaJMa]

There is a specific forum dedicated to International Medicine. Go back out to the area where the entrance to Military Medicine is.

 

[IgD]

You have to have board certification and be 5 years post-residency for a state department position.

 

[Aesculapius]

Thank you DoctaJMa, but that forum set seems to be more dedicated to foreign trained physicians that are working out visa/residency issues. I thought this forum might be more helpful given that military doctors are employed by the government and perhaps under similar conditions in some circumstances.