WOW1982 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hello everyone. I`m applying for the NAVY HSCP this year for a physician assistant program. I was curious if any PA`s could be assigned with special force groups such as SEAL teams. I`m sure it would not be your first billet if it was available. My background is in physical therapy so very interested in orthopedics. Thanks for any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted March 17, 2014 Moderator Share Posted March 17, 2014 Yes, this is possible. You're not going to be kicking down doors or anything, but you'll deploy with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHMITTIE120 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 keep in mind many of these billets will be going to former NSW members, dive physican's and PA's with operational experience. With that being said there are some special warfare support billets (SO, SB, EOD) available to PA's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstudent84 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Does anyone know what it means for your hscp package to be in review before boards? is that a good thing? how long after review does the package go to boards? Anyone know what a competitive profile for the hscp package looks like for pa? What is considered an early application? Do you know if preference is given to prior service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMtoPA Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Firstly, there is no such thing as "SF" or "Special Forces" in the Navy. It's an Army term. Semantics, maybe, just thought you should know. In the Navy you'll hear people talk about the Spec War community or NSW (for Naval Special Warfare) or even SO (for Special Operations). Secondly, as a direct accession PA, I would not expect an NSW billet (or indeed any operational tour) as your first assignment. Typically the DA PA's go to clinics first (at least that's the intent). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted April 7, 2014 Moderator Share Posted April 7, 2014 Firstly, there is no such thing as "SF" or "Special Forces" in the Navy. It's an Army term. Semantics, maybe, just thought you should know. In the Navy you'll hear people talk about the Spec War community or NSW (for Naval Special Warfare) or even SO (for Special Operations). Secondly, as a direct accession PA, I would not expect an NSW billet (or indeed any operational tour) as your first assignment. Typically the DA PA's go to clinics first (at least that's the intent). Agreed. Unless you have prior operational experience with marines/nsw/marsoc/etc as a corpsman, you'll be at a navy branch medical clinic most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friction Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Agreed. Unless you have prior operational experience with marines/nsw/marsoc/etc as a corpsman, you'll be at a navy branch medical clinic most likely. I believe you can also go "SF" and/or Fleet Marine if you're able to get a spot within the Navy's Emergency Medicine Fellowship. But, this requires at least two years of practice before you're able to apply, in which case, you'll probably end up in a clinic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMtoPA Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I believe you can also go "SF" and/or Fleet Marine if you're able to get a spot within the Navy's Emergency Medicine Fellowship. But, this requires at least two years of practice before you're able to apply, in which case, you'll probably end up in a clinic. At this time, the Emergency Medicine Fellowship also requires operational experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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