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Hello people of SDN!
As of late I've been researching information about military medicine and the military as a whole. What interests me about being in the military is that it seems like it would be a completely different life experience that I could learn a lot from and mature as a person. I also like the benefits, such as traveling and moving from place to place, job security as well as having school paid for. My ultimate goal is to become a doctor and I've been reading about the unique learning that military medical school gives to its students. However I have a few questions that could really help me learn more about this type of lifestyle and career!
-> If apply to USUHS, how do I know which branch i'll be serving under? and after I graduate what is the time commitment, I am aware that it's four years after your medical school plus another 7 plus another year for something? Can someone please explain the commitment to me?
-> I am currently a college student [2 more years until I graduate] and I was wondering would it be better to join the military now to optimize my chances of getting into USUHS?
->I am looking into joining the navy, however people keep insisting air force is a better route, can someone explain the perks of being the air force vs navy vs army vs national guard etc?
-> For those of you who have been a military doctor, how was your experiences as one and would you say that it is a good career option?
-> Generally, what kind of residencies are available in the military, I know you are limited to the type of residencies but I was just wondering what type are usually available.
Thanks!
As of late I've been researching information about military medicine and the military as a whole. What interests me about being in the military is that it seems like it would be a completely different life experience that I could learn a lot from and mature as a person. I also like the benefits, such as traveling and moving from place to place, job security as well as having school paid for. My ultimate goal is to become a doctor and I've been reading about the unique learning that military medical school gives to its students. However I have a few questions that could really help me learn more about this type of lifestyle and career!
-> If apply to USUHS, how do I know which branch i'll be serving under? and after I graduate what is the time commitment, I am aware that it's four years after your medical school plus another 7 plus another year for something? Can someone please explain the commitment to me?
-> I am currently a college student [2 more years until I graduate] and I was wondering would it be better to join the military now to optimize my chances of getting into USUHS?
->I am looking into joining the navy, however people keep insisting air force is a better route, can someone explain the perks of being the air force vs navy vs army vs national guard etc?
-> For those of you who have been a military doctor, how was your experiences as one and would you say that it is a good career option?
-> Generally, what kind of residencies are available in the military, I know you are limited to the type of residencies but I was just wondering what type are usually available.
Thanks!