entpac Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 As a retired military PA with over 20 years of honorable service, I find it odd that the request for assistance from retired/ previous service members for COVID 19 response does not include PA's. Having served for months with a unit overseas, no physician in the immediate AO, I find it difficult to believe my skills are not valued now. Are any other retired military PAs sharing the same sentiment? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 You don't even have to be retired military to be unappreciated. Look at Texas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDIowa Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I agree. But they are looking for Medics. I think we fit into that catagory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDIowa Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I just emailed my two Senators and Representative asking the why we weren't included. Hopefully we will get a response. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dphy83 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Go to NY. I hear they are looking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc56 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I was surprised to not see PA's on the list. I was surprised to see medics on the list..... The Army has so many usually. I wonder if they are looking for senior leadership more than the actual skills of a medic? I read an article somewhere, thousands of people stepped up to the call. That is awesome in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entpac Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 cc 56 - I am sure I will stay busy at my current job in a major medical center. I am glad there was such a positive response to the call for help. We anticipate a surge of patients in the near future and are preparing to manage the situation as it presents. It struck me as odd to not see PA's listed in the DFAS newsletter since we bring so much experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeguard Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 I noticed many States have what is called the State Defense Force (SDF) that accepts volunteers clear into their 60s. Some of these States have a Medical Corps such as Indiana, Texas, Maryland, etc. Does anyone have experience volunteering in a SDF? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_defense_force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOriginals22 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) I'm a current IPAP student and I've just asked my senior service representative why PAs were excluded from the recall. I'm interested to hear his take on the issue. Even though I'm not in a current position to help during this crisis, to exclude qualified and experienced PAs is an insult to their service and professionalism. Edit for response: Word is that G1 made an oversight and that 65D (PA) are one of the professions that are eligible for recall. Quite the oversight by G1. Edited April 7, 2020 by TheOriginals22 New Information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entpac Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) Originals22, Thanks for the clarification and thanks for serving. Edited April 7, 2020 by entpac Typo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobShultz Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Thanks for serving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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