i know it sounds crazy especially b/c of the situation our country is facing in iraq and afghanistan but i have been very interested in the military especially the army reserves. my parents know this but want me to become a pharmacist. please help
i am a freshman in college
2006-08-23 04:58:59 · 7 answers · asked by john s 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I don't know about the others, but the Army has a good Pharmacy program. Most of the incoming Pharmacists are already PharmD's. Hook up with an AMEDD [Army Medical Dept] recuiter, they would know details. The Pharmacists I work with [I am not one] seem happy with the program, benefits, etc.
2006-08-24 03:19:18 · answer #1 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We're in the Army and I know first hand that the hospital here is advertising for Pharmacists. It's posted on the sign in the pharmacy often. They supposedly offer great benefits, and that's not for military. Perhaps instead of joining, you can go in as a DoD employee and do the same job. You have to decide what's best for you. The Army needs good people in ALL medical fields, but if that's not the life for you, try it as a gov't employee.
Good luck!!
2006-08-23 13:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by HEartstrinGs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having witnessed the incompetence of Air Force pharmacists first hand I wouldn't recommend that branch of the service for your training.
Don't even consider enlisting. If you are in school finish your degree. After you have that in your hand you can consider a commission in any branch of service.
If money for school is a problem a recruiter will promise you the world but won't tell you how difficult it is to take advantage of the benefits you are entitled. Too often you end up working odd hours, long hours, deploy, etc. You really have to be determined to go to school under these types of circumstances.
Hope this has helped
2006-08-23 12:42:37 · answer #3 · answered by Bubba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the Army Reserve we often go to the naval base( or they come to us) for physicals and for receiving shots.
The may not directly answer your question but we assume that the navy has better medical services than the other branches.
Considering that they have to serve people that may not always be near a decent medical facility (at sea).
2006-08-23 12:14:26 · answer #4 · answered by david g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every Military Branch is the same as far as learning to be
a pharmacist. I would go to a military recruiter and get your information and they will be glad to give you literature on the Medical field that you are interested in.
2006-08-23 12:10:27 · answer #5 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The military is downsizing, which means less promotion and more work.
If you truly want to serve your country and have the "best" quality of life and medical enviornment...go Navy or Air Force.
Call your local recruiters and see what they have to offer. Then again, the incentive programs each individual branch will be offering will probably change by the time you graduate.
2006-08-23 12:07:52 · answer #6 · answered by I I 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Their Pharmacy program is about the same in all branches, but the branch that offers better quality of life is teh Air Force, hands down.
Good luck
2006-08-23 12:05:44 · answer #7 · answered by Blunt 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋