Um yeah so ive decided that im going to be a doctor!! (yay me) but the only thing is...i want to work in the military as one of those doctors that all the wounded soldiers go to..but i dnt even know what theyre called! i need help...plus, i know im working for either the Army or the Airforce...=]...and what i also need help with is i dont understand the ranking system...maybe ill have my dad explain it to me...he's in the military...and my dad told me that they get paid by their rank(though it doesnt matter to me i just want to help the injured soldiers))!!! =/ and is it better if i work with them as a civilian? and what type of doctor do you think will have DIRECT CONTACT with the injured? PLEASE HELP ME! this is like my dream job =]
oh! what are the best medical colleges in the us?! and what subjects do you think i should study to work with trauma patients and stuff?!
2007-07-11 15:11:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
And this isnt just a one-minute thing ever since i was like 5 or 6 i wanted to do this...so...and i want this REAL bad...i wnt give up on it! =]
2007-07-12 11:02:24 · update #1
HI first study anatomy physiology chemistry math do well in all very competitive. If you want to work with wounded soldiers Surgeon,or Emergency medicine is the most obvious choice. Going thru the military for medical training is good option(you don't owe a fortune when your done,have to serve a number of years however when you could be making more as a civie)The best medical college is the one you can get into! Stanford,Harvard are two of the tops. Its hard work but worth it ,make sure its a calling and not something you are talking lightly being a Physician is a lifestyle your life is truly not your own> good luck
2007-07-11 15:22:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a School of the Uniformed Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. Essentially it is a medical school which trains doctors for our military. Sort of a West Point for military M.D.s. You need to contact a recruiter of any of the branches of the Armed Forces you are interested in. Since you mentioned treating the injured soldiers, you are thinking of becoming a member of the Army Medical Corps or the Navy Medical Corps (the Marines don't have their own doctors. The Navy provides them). Ask the recruiter to put you in touch with their officer recruitment program. That individual can guide you on the process of applying for, and gaining admission to, the school I mentioned above.
While you are waiting for all this to take place, you might check with hospitals in your area and see if they use volunteers in their facilities. That way you will get "up close and personal" with things like blood and trauma. You might find out you won't really like that.
Good luck.
2007-07-11 23:43:14 · answer #2 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is very admirable. There are actually a few programs that will help you with this goal. If you qualify there are some programs through ROTC and the military that will pay for your college and medical school if you sign a contract to be a doctor with the military for an extended amount of time.. they have the same program for Lawyers too. I would go and talk with a COLLEGE ROTC recruiter.. NOT a regular one,, they'll shoot you a lot of junk.. or talk with a Military Doctor and they'll surely know about the program,,, Good luck
2007-07-11 22:18:31 · answer #3 · answered by rsantiago800 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps ranks are different than those used by the Navy and Coast Guard. In the Army, physicians begin as Interns with rank Captian. I the Navy, Interns are called Leuitenant. Once board certified in a speciality, they become Majors and LT. Commanders, respectively. I think an Army physician/surgeon would be your best bet as you'd wind up in a MASH unit if you want. Overall though, the Navy is a much better service in which to be a physician.
2007-07-11 22:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can help you with the ranking system. I just became a staff Sergeant in R.O.T.C. I don't know how old you are. But if your in high school think about joining, Scholarships They provide. IN FULL!! Doctor thing don't know. Military all me. So if you need help with rank go to my profile and send me an e-mail and I'll help ya. Good luck with your dream job!
2007-07-11 22:17:55 · answer #5 · answered by I can only be me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you think that after you have qualified you there will be injured soldiers you will need to attend to? Does that mean that there will always be war where you are? It is strange but if you lived in most countries of the world, this would not be even be a consideration, since most countries just want to live in peace.
2007-07-12 07:19:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anthony F 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you want to be a field medic. The Docs that are right their with the injured on the front line. A field surgeon might be the other name for it too. Hope this helps.
2007-07-11 22:16:25 · answer #7 · answered by james_bond_88201 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Combat Medic. The salt of the earth!
2007-07-11 22:16:23 · answer #8 · answered by MY HERO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing to add to the previous answers, but you might be interested in this article on combat medicine: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/a/combatmedics.htm
2007-07-11 22:52:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to OCS and med school
2007-07-11 22:15:04 · answer #10 · answered by Betrayed and Insane 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋