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I am a soon to be 3rd year medical student interested in EM and considering signing up for the Army Medical Corps. I've thought about joining the military for awhile (turned down USAFA appointment in 1999), but I'm considering it again. I'm particularly interested in the trauma experience the military can offer.
1. Am I stupid for doing this at the start of my 3rd year? Will I get any money back for my first two years of medical school? Am I at a disadvantage in the military match for joining later? Would it make sense to sign up later in my career?
2. Is it harder to match in EM in the military? I've heard yes. Does anyone know how much harder? I don't think I'll have a problem in EM as a civilian.
3. My preliminary plan is to join, try to be deployed as much as possible during my commitment to gain experience, and get out after that. Does this seem reasonable?
1. Am I stupid for doing this at the start of my 3rd year? Will I get any money back for my first two years of medical school? Am I at a disadvantage in the military match for joining later? Would it make sense to sign up later in my career?
2. Is it harder to match in EM in the military? I've heard yes. Does anyone know how much harder? I don't think I'll have a problem in EM as a civilian.
3. My preliminary plan is to join, try to be deployed as much as possible during my commitment to gain experience, and get out after that. Does this seem reasonable?