[quote=lsmith55uf;776102]If you are already a gradate of a medical school, and you wish to practice in the military, they will let you. As I said, you will have to still go through the normal rigors that your average joe off the street goes through, i.e. Basic training, OCS, OBC, BOLC, etc, and that is where most doctors say no thank you.

I'm quite sure that this is not accurate. According to the experiences of my military physicians and my friends who just went through the process, the only school that is required for a physician seeking a commission as a medical corps officer is the officer's candidate school. This school varies by name according to the branch of service, but it is located either in TX (Army), RI (Navy), or AL (USAF). There is no "regular" boot camp involved, nor must a physician go through "regular" OCS, etc. etc.

If you sign on for FAP/STRAP during residency, however, there is certainly a time commitment. The best advice here is to speak with a Medical Officer Programs recruiter to get the most up-to-date information.

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BA (German Language & Literature) - University of Oregon @ Eugene, OR
Navy Hospital Corpsman (Fleet Marine Force) - 2nd Marine Division / 4th Marine Division

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