HM to MD?

[MikeAD247]

I want to eventually become a doctor, but I have wanted to join the military for a long time, and I think it would be great if I had the opportunity to serve the Navy and the Marine Corps as an HM, and I also believe that being a corpsman would be a stepping stone in my medical career. I don't know of many doctors who can say that they've served in a platoon of marines or seen combat, and I want that edge in my life.

I was reading something on the Navy's recruiting website yesterday and it said that if you are a corpsman with the rank of at least E-5 you are elligible to apply to the Navy's Medical College. I am in my third year ofcollege right now, and I plan to enlist upon graduation.Can anyone here give me some information on how the process of becoming an MDin the navyworks? Basically any informationis welcome.

Thank youvery much,

Adrian Dragomir

[HM2.Roby]

Adrian,

Google and check out the Medical Service Corps Inservice Procurement Program or OPNAVINST1420.1 Here you will find requirements for medical programs.

HM2(FMF/PJ) Roby

[kamon8404]

Mike,

I also know of a former HM whom became a doctor. His name is Gerald Strand. He wrote a book called the Red Caduceus. Its a great read if you ever want to pick it up. Its about a corpsman in vietnam. Anyways, he is now teaching at a college in florida since he is retired. I would have to say that being a corpsman wouldn't hurt in your ideas of becoming a doctor. It just make take some time.

SF-HM2

[MikeAD247]

Hey, thanks a lot guys, I really apreciate the info.

Adrian

[MikeAD247]

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
This four year, extremely competitive program to an accredited medical school accepts applications from service members who have a baccalaureate degree and have taken all of the required pre-med courses.


Students serve in pay grade 0-1 while in the program, regardless of previous rank, and are promoted to 0-3 upon graduation. Graduates incur a seven-year service obligation (following residency completion), and receive a doctor of medicine degree.


General eligibility requirements are:


Be a U.S. citizen.
Be between the ages of 18 and 28. Age waivers are granted for those with prior active military service on a year-for-year basis up to age 32.
Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico, and have completed all requisite pre-med courses

Take the Medical College Aptitude Test prior to application.

Meet the physical qualifications for commissioning.


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I got this off the usmilitary.about.com website, does anyone know of any corpsmen who have done this program?

[Da-Chief]

No but I know a few doc's who I have worked with (Flight Surgeons) who went there..

Awesome doc's...

later

HMC