adderall ADHD, applying for FAP

[colts13]

I have been contemplating applying for the FAP for quite some type, but, have been hesitant due to being diagnosed with ADHD many years ago, and actively on Adderall. I've had excoriated the internet/branches of the military for answers to a specific question, but have come up devoid of answers. If anyone has an answer to my question, I would appreciate any input.

As a military physician, is it possible to continue taking Adderall to treat ADHD? I have seen there are waivers, but don't know the limitations, i.e, does it allow you to be accepted with discontinuation of the medication, or are you able to continue the medication as prescribed?

Thanks for the input!

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[jabreal00]

I have been contemplating applying for the FAP for quite some type, but, have been hesitant due to being diagnosed with ADHD many years ago, and actively on Adderall. I've had excoriated the internet/branches of the military for answers to a specific question, but have come up devoid of answers. If anyone has an answer to my question, I would appreciate any input.

As a military physician, is it possible to continue taking Adderall to treat ADHD? I have seen there are waivers, but don't know the limitations, i.e, does it allow you to be accepted with discontinuation of the medication, or are you able to continue the medication as prescribed?

Thanks for the input!

This is a controversial topic here. My advise is if you are interested in doing the FAP, just apply. List your current medication. Your application will likely be flagged and will require and evaluation by psychiatry. You'd also need a waiver. Now it all depends on your specialty. If it an undermanned specialty that the military needs, then you'd probably be granted a waiver, though this will be after a lengthy delay (+90-180 days) and some sort of statement indicating that your symptoms are controlled on a stable dose. However, if you are in a specialty that the military has enough of or has no problems referring out to the civilian network, you will not be accepted.

 

[TheEarDoc]

Most likely you're going to be a no go because it's a PDQ for military service. Getting in the hardest part if you have any health problems. Once you're in and it's diagnosed especially as a physician or medical officer then they usually keep you around (part of the reason we have so many people committing fraudulent enlistment). As Jabrea100 said if you have a sought after specialty they cannot get people for or it's in high demand then you might get a waiver after a long process of waiting for someone to grant it (and if a medical recruiter is even willing to possibly waste his limited time and resources taking someone who will be a difficult to process officer).

I would talk to you a recruiter who is a medical recruiter first. The Army is usually the most lenient and has the largest medical corps so you might start there. The Army website has a special page for medical officers/AMEDD and it lists the medical recruiters in each state so you can contact one.

 

[d2305]

Ever try Strattera? It might be more acceptable to Bupers/Bumed.

 

[colts13]

Thanks everyone for the input. I spoke with a Navy recruiter, who stated it would be very hard to not get disqualified, however, due to the fact I am a physician there is a possibility through waiver. They did not know the absolute answer in regards to my question about adderall specifically, and recommended I give it a shot and apply, as they are willing to go through the process and push through all of my paperwork.

D2305. I have not tried that. I wouldn't be opposed to it.

 

[John1513]

Thanks everyone for the input. I spoke with a Navy recruiter, who stated it would be very hard to not get disqualified, however, due to the fact I am a physician there is a possibility through waiver. They did not know the absolute answer in regards to my question about adderall specifically, and recommended I give it a shot and apply, as they are willing to go through the process and push through all of my paperwork.

D2305. I have not tried that. I wouldn't be opposed to it.

Apply.
When you get denied, apply again or go to the specialists that the medical reviewer wants.
It might feel like captain america in the first movie.. getting denied again and again until you get your chance.
Remember there are other ways in if your heart truly wants to serve and completely understand what you are getting into.
You can join after residency and get a fat sign on bonus in the tune of over 200k. Taxable, of course.