Advice for college student wanting to serve in the U.S. military as a physician

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Wait to join until you get accepted to med school. They’ll recruit you and pay for your school.
 
Read ahead. Get a basic understanding of what is involved and how military medicine has changed over the years.
Do the best you can in undergrad to have the strongest application possible.
Get accepted to medical school.
Stay in touch on this forum to get the latest from members actively serving to understand current conditions and expected near term changes.
Don't commit too early. Despite what they might say, they will need you more than you will need them.
 
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