Medical corps
A medical corps is generally a military branch or officer corps responsible for medical care for serving military personnel. Such officers are typically military physicians [Definitions.net].
Medical Service Corps officers are professional healthcare administrators and executives who play a critical role in leading and managing one of the nation’s largest, most diverse healthcare systems. There are approximately 1,000 officers in the Medical Service Corps serving in a variety of roles. The Medical Service Corps is Navy Medicine’s most diverse corps with 31 specialties and more than 3,000 active and reserve officers practicing or training in more than 31 different healthcare specialties. Medical Service Corps officers are stationed at military treatment facilities, medical education institutions, clinics, hospitals, research units, and various overseas locations. Medical Service Corps officers provide direct support to Navy and Marine Corps commands, squadrons, battalions, and units. Medical Service Corps officers deploy in support of combat operations, disaster relief, and humanitarian assistance missions, providing the best care our nation can offer ashore and afloat [Navy Medicine].
Definition for medical corps. Definitions.net. Retrieved from: https://www.definitions.net/definition/medical+corps
Medical Service Corps. Navy Medicine. Retrieved from: https://www.med.navy.mil/Medical-Service-Corps/