thinking about the army

Consider your options for all the services. Being as boyfriend is in the Navy (and assuming this is a serious long term relationship), it would beuch easier and almost guaranteed that you will get stationed together if you decide to get married later on down the road.

Your GAP is fine, and depending on the schools you are applying to, your MCAT may get by, but a stronger mcat would definitely improve your opportunities.

 

I also agree with looking into the other branches as well. I am applying to the AirForce HPSP and feel it is the best deal. The Air Force is the most like a job and all the docs are board certified. Both the AF and Army have moved away from using GMO, which are physicians that have not been through residency only an internship. The Navy stills has GMO's. If you go Navy and you don't match with a military residency, but you match with a civilian residency you have to apply for a deferrment to your obligation so you can enter into the residency. It may or may not be granted. If not then you go through your internship and become a GMO, which is a general medical officer I believe. You work for two years as a GMO and then enter the match again. You could possibly do all four years with them and then have to try to match in a residency. Plus with the Navy you will be on a ship for part of the time. At least with you being female, you won't have to worry about a sub. So you have to ask is your boyfriend worth it. So in my opinion do either the Army or AF. One other thing, talk to your local National Guard. They may have a two year scholarship for your third and fourth years, and I believe that your time in your residency counts toward your contract. I hope this helps