After countless time researching and looking around the SDN forums as a non-user I've found some great information, but nothing pertaining in my current situation that I have come across. So, here I am seeking for guidance or slight bit of direction. Before I start, I apologize in advance if there happens to be a related post that I may have not stumbled upon.
Background:
- Enlisted in the USAR straight out of high school. (2012)
- Accepted a SMP contract to a Military Junior College, MJC, (2013)
- Commissioned in the ARNG (May 2015)
- Currently finishing up bachelors degree (Present - est. 2017)
- Current time in service, TIS, 3 years
- BOLC after obtaining my Bachelor's
I am aspiring to become a physician, whether it be through the military or the civilian sector. From what I have been reading it seems to be if I attend medical school, I will have troubles balancing medical school and being in the ARNG it self (as far as my duties and responsibilities as being apart of the ARNG goes). What are my best options to attend medical school without being interfered within my duration at school? Here are the options that I have laid out so far:
-Attend USUHS
The only drawback I have read is of others, after their attendance there, is some have had problems specializing in the specialty they would like due to the fact it is based on what is available currently and the needs of the Army. Please correct me if I am wrong in any parts of my thread!!!
- Obtain a scholarship through HSPS to a civilian medical program
- Attend civilian program with student loans
If I were to go this route, how does one go from an actively drilling ARNG officer to a medical student MOS with Flexi-Drill? Could I skip out on going to BOLC and become a Med Student MOS?
Mind you, obtaining service obligations is not a big factor. Whether it be active duty or reserve component.
I appreciate any responses. Thank you!
Background:
- Enlisted in the USAR straight out of high school. (2012)
- Accepted a SMP contract to a Military Junior College, MJC, (2013)
- Commissioned in the ARNG (May 2015)
- Currently finishing up bachelors degree (Present - est. 2017)
- Current time in service, TIS, 3 years
- BOLC after obtaining my Bachelor's
I am aspiring to become a physician, whether it be through the military or the civilian sector. From what I have been reading it seems to be if I attend medical school, I will have troubles balancing medical school and being in the ARNG it self (as far as my duties and responsibilities as being apart of the ARNG goes). What are my best options to attend medical school without being interfered within my duration at school? Here are the options that I have laid out so far:
-Attend USUHS
The only drawback I have read is of others, after their attendance there, is some have had problems specializing in the specialty they would like due to the fact it is based on what is available currently and the needs of the Army. Please correct me if I am wrong in any parts of my thread!!!
- Obtain a scholarship through HSPS to a civilian medical program
- Attend civilian program with student loans
If I were to go this route, how does one go from an actively drilling ARNG officer to a medical student MOS with Flexi-Drill? Could I skip out on going to BOLC and become a Med Student MOS?
Mind you, obtaining service obligations is not a big factor. Whether it be active duty or reserve component.
I appreciate any responses. Thank you!