Just wondering, if I join the army and wish to become a doctor will they teach me like a college and give me a degree or only pay for the education, like can I serve and study at the same time or differently?
2007-09-13 12:27:20 · 6 answers · asked by Joey 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No. It is nothing like college. And if you want to be a doctor, stay out of the military. If you want some college, you might earn a shot at getting enough help to get a degree.
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2007-09-13 14:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by Kekionga 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most branches you will have a direct route that you can choose, or have chosen for you to take. Your classes will be structured. Any courses you take in the military are transferable as credits towards college. Aspiring to being a doctor will mean that you will gain tons of credits. The catch is that you will be an officer.
2007-09-13 19:42:14 · answer #2 · answered by Megan O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is an EXTREMELY competitive program whereby you can have the military fund Med school, but the vast majority of Doctors get their degree on their own time and dime and then apply for a direct Commission.
Otherwise, apply for ROTC Med Option, although that may just be for Nursing.
2007-09-13 19:46:56 · answer #3 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors go to regular med school then join the Army. They have Scholarship programs like:
http://www.usarec.army.mil/1stbde/1zbn/NYCHPSP/
They pay for books, Tuition & give a stipend
2007-09-13 19:55:58 · answer #4 · answered by lana_sands 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing for you to do is contact an AMEDD recruiter in your area www.armymedecine.army.mil very informative website. Good luck
2007-09-13 21:04:23 · answer #5 · answered by seachelle38 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will serve in Iraq.. that's for sure.
2007-09-13 19:34:46 · answer #6 · answered by ready2go67 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋