pagator Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I'm interested in joining the military. I have almost 4 years ED experience as a physician assistant, but really wanted to join the military for the experience of it. I'm interested to hear from the veterans out there which is better for a PA in terms of available training opportunities for remote medicine. I'm also a 28 year old woman, so I would be interested to hear if there is a better branch for women/experiences women have had. I would really appreciate any feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMedic Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I served for 6 yrs in the army as a medic attached to a combined infantry/tank company. Our pa worked the in the aid station and I saw him maybe once every two weeks while deployed. He would visit the companies paroling out in sector on occasion, but for the most part ran sick call on the fob or worked at the level II trauma unit. It really depends on the unit to which you are assigned, that will make all the difference in the world in terms of what you will see in the army. Given the new rules with woman allowed in combat units that may have changed since I left service. While not deployed, he ran sick call every morning and then had clinic for the rest of the day at the troop medical clinic. Hope that helps answer your question a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted February 10, 2014 Moderator Share Posted February 10, 2014 both now have postgrad em residencies with the one in the army being at the doctorate level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdavis Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 e, the san diego hospital em resisdency is also doctoral level. just graduated it's first two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted February 10, 2014 Moderator Share Posted February 10, 2014 e, the san diego hospital em resisdency is also doctoral level. just graduated it's first two. they are working on a applying a doctorate with it, but it doesn't yet. Just a certificate right now, unless something changed in the few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMtoPA Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 they are working on a applying a doctorate with it, but it doesn't yet. Just a certificate right now, unless something changed in the few months. Yeah, just a certificate. I did rotations with both of those guys, and the program coordinator addressed our class one afternoon. Just FYI for those looking to get in, the word at the moment is that they're looking for folks with a deployment as a PA already under their belt before applying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKPAC Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Air Force Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHMITTIE120 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Yeah, just a certificate. I did rotations with both of those guys, and the program coordinator addressed our class one afternoon. Just FYI for those looking to get in, the word at the moment is that they're looking for folks with a deployment as a PA already under their belt before applying. I can confirm this. PA deployments are unless in an operational billet are pretty much non existent at this time, so plan on applying after a second tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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