mlsiebe Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 OK I am trying this PA thing full speed. Army veteran twice. Ranger, LRSD in Korea and 82nd first tip. And then I went AGR in the Guard in 2005 as a recruiter, I sold the IPAP program pretty hard since I was in the number 17 county in the country for per capita income. I always told my wife if I was 20 again I would do the IPAP program. Well I aint 20! I will be 44 in August and I am already in Voc Rehab to get an MBA. All I have to do is 1 extra year of pre-reqs since my UG is Business Management and then the 2 years of PA school. I live three doors down from the Dean of Admissions of a college that has a PA program. Hopefully that helps more than a lot. I took the GMAT and got a great score so I should do well on the GRE. Have already scheduled my prep course. All I have to do is convince the VA that this is a good idea! MLS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cop to pa Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Former HM2(FMF) 8404 from 1996-2004 2/8 2d MARDIV and Navy Medical Clinic Annapolis Then USAFR for another 4 years as a med tech. in Baltimore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghazni Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Former 18D, 11B, 91C Reserve, Active, then Guard. All Vets Check out Pacific University they really support us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastro805 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Former HM1 (FMF/NAC) 1999-2011 3rd FSSG Okinawa, BMC/NAS Meridian, MS (Helo Search and Rescue SMT), 2/23 Wpns Co Port Hueneme, CA (81 mm Mortars and Scout Snipers), NH Guam ER, NH Camp Pendleton ER. As of May 2014, back on active duty as an HSCP officer candidate at George Washington University's PA program. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berg Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 11B National Guard for the past 2 years Contracted with ROTC and am now I am a cadet in my unit Finishing up Undergrad applying to PA schools next semester Virtually no military experience as compared to most of the people on this thread So thank you for your service!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mich6288 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 70B Medical Service Officer Active Duty for 4.5 years ROTC at University of Washington in Seattle, WA Served at Fort Campbell, KY and currently serving at Fort Knox, KY I was just accepted into a PA program! There are certain schools that appreciate our experiences and others that do not understand. But I believe all military Soldiers/ Officers bring unique experiences/ leadership to the schools they apply to. I am happy to help anyone preparing for interviews, it's just a matter of highlighting and selling yourself a certain way! Good luck to everyone! And again thank you for the sacrifices you have made!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REMPAC Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 HM3 8404 2001-2005 3FSSG 3rd Med BN 2 MAR DIV 2/2 Fox Company 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastro805 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 HM3 8404 2001-2005 3FSSG 3rd Med BN 2 MAR DIV 2/2 Fox Company Which base were you stationed on with 3rd Med BN? I was on Camp Kinser in 2001 with 3 FSSG Med Log 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REMPAC Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Camp Hansen 2003 (Kinville) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Army enlisted Infantryman turned Medical Service Corps officer. 2000-2002: Infantry (11B) in 25th ID, Schofield Barracks, HI 2002-2004: "Green-to-Gold" ROTC Cadet / Georgia Army National Guard 2004-2009: Medical Service Corps in 3rd ID, Fort Stewart, GA 2009-present: Army Reserve Left Active Duty in 2009 and got an MBA full-time, been working in hospital supply chain since then. Applying to civilian PA schools in the 2015 admissions cycle. Considering either Navy HSCP, returning to Army AD, or staying USAR and taking the repayment option after school. Thanks for the forum, great resource! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatheadPA Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 19D past --> 65D current Scout PA For you 18D,68W1 (SOCM) folks, there is a school in NC that is tailored for you guys. Just popped up a couple years ago. Message me with questions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetteringPA Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 65 D KYARNG 1163rd ASMC' CPT in 3 years OEF in 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDoc-Skyline Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hey guys I'm Alvin. Served 5yrs 8months AD, in the Navy as a 8404 HM. Separated in 2013 as HM2 Served in Okinawa 2yrs w/ 1st MAW 3 yrs in SD @ BMC Miramar on 3rd MAW base Deployed IA to Afghanistan with 1/3 Marines. Hoping to pick everyone's brains on their experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakeeater12 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 11B1O then 18DP4W7S6Q5KP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpadg68W Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 68W with 6.5 years in, and transferring to reserves at end of current enlistment (2016). Planning on doing IPAP to continue in the medical field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper-PA Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Active Duty 65D, PA former 68W, 91W, 91B (same job different names) 20 Years of Active Service plus some Guard time. IPAP Graduate 2010 Looking to retire in about 3 years Sapper, AASLT, Pathfinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gere7404 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I joined the guard as a 91W in 2002, then got the 11B MOS so the battalion couldn't task me out to any other company during our deployment. My unit used me as a 68W but I got a CIB in Iraq because of my DMOS and PMOS being listed as 11B. Got out in 2014. Currently working for the VA as a psychiatric nurse assistant, trying to pursue PA school. Applying to Stanford this cycle before they require a BS (right now they don't require anything) and OHSU for their BSN program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugamini Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 -Active duty Army 12A (last 7 yrs) -Former Army 68P (3 yrs) -10 yrs of Active Service with one deployment -Accepted into the EVMS MPA program and I start January 2016. -Will continue in Reserves whilst in school with goal of serving as a PA following graduation These forums have proven to be invaluable. Becoming a PA is a goal I have been working towards for the past 10 years and frequently during this time, I would refer back to these forums for guidance and motivation. I encourage all vets interested in PA school to look into schools that have received the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant to help vets become PAs. These schools value what we bring to the table. I would like to thank LESH once again for his assistance with my interview prep. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC2PA Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Marine Vet Active duty 2003-2007; Civilian Contractor at the Sandboxes of Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan 2007-2010 and Guantanamo Bay Cuba 2010-2011. Used the great ole GI bill to career change from Information Technology to get my Associate and Bachelor in Nursing from 2011-2015. Currently work in the NICU full time and L&D nurse part-time. Hoping to get back to the gun club as a PA. Applying this cycle. Semper Fi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmckenty Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 SSgt Z McKenty Current ADAF in Korea 4N0X1C IDMT ~ 5yrs Submitting my CASPA app next June! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 AD US Coast Guard TRACEN Cape May TRACEN Petaluma ESD Cape Cod IPAP - Ft Sam Houston IPAP - Keesler AFB TRACEN Cape May USCGC Polar Star - ODF14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HM2toPA Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 AD HM2. Currently stationed at Walter Reed. Separating at EAOS in August 2016. Very boring list of duty stations: E2 to E5 in 3.5 years at Walter Reed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcglobal Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 1995-1999 USMC 2001-2015 Army 2001-2004 MP 2004 WLC (then PLDC) Instructor 2004-2007 Human Resources 2007-2008 OEF as an MP 2008-2009 HR 2009-2013 USAREC 2013-2015 AMEDD Recruiter 2015-Current Civilian Healthcare Recruiter hiring ALL PA/FNP Vets I can PA's with 2 years ER or UC experience PLEASE send me you CV to jbotto@globalmso.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcglobal Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Camp Hansen 2003 (Kinville) I was with Echo 2/4 Camp Pendleton with MEU to Camp Hansen in 1998-1999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA Researcher Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hi. My name is Sarah. I'm not military, and I'm not a PA, but I work for both at OTSG in Falls Church, VA and I'm researching the future of PAs in the Army, or military, as combat roles change and become more remote. I'm also finishing a book chapter with my boss for a new book to be published by The Borden Institute titled The Physician Assistant's Handbook. I'll start a new thread to ask my question about the future. Thank you all for your service. I feel blessed every day there are men and women brave enough to serve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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