Career in Special Operations Medicine
My Background
As I have stated on my profile and my Introduction post, I am an Engineering Student that is also taking the prerequisites for medical school. This fall I will become an ROTC cadet as my path to commissioning. My father was a QP turned doctor and worked in the community until he recently retired. I hold a deep respect for the ethos of the Special Forces and the caliber of its members.
What I Believe to be True
If I was to attempt (and succeed) selection before attending a medical school, I would spend mutiple years on a team before I would even possibly be allowed to go to medical school. A different alternative, if I attended a medical school just out of undergrad (and received an educational delay) I would never be allowed to attend selection.
My Question
If I had the chance to become a doctor, and I took it immediately, could I join Special Operations another way (like joining the Ranger Regiment) but later on still work with Special Forces in more of a Staff-level role? Follow-up: If that is possible would I be treated any differently for not going through the same training?
Closing
I would like to thank the QP's for the work they do. I am driven to serve the community how I can. I'm not trying to horn in on Special Operations out of some Call of Duty trip or anything like that. I know that all of these guys go above and beyond to accomplish the mission. My goal is to do my part to make sure that they get the best care possible. I know that this is a ways out on the plan but I was raised to always have a plan and backup plan ready. I don't mean to ask out of arrogance that these things are easy or given but as possible outcomes of a plan.
Last edited by StudentSoldier; 07-03-2017 at 19:11.
Reason: Further Clarification
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