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That is great news! While attending SERE school in the '80's, I lacerated a tendon (EPL L thumb) and was sent to Womack. I met a guy in scrubs in the ER that said he'd repair it. He took me into a treatment room, did a Bier block and fixed the tendon. Good as new to this day. He told me to come back in 10 days and see him. "What's your name, Doctor?" " I'm a PA!" came back. I don't recall his his name, but he was an old SF medic. The PA program and 18Ds are a natural fit. IF UNC will give substantial credit towards a BS degree, this will be an incredible opportunity for guys reaching the end of their SF careers. Today's medical landscape is wide open for physician extenders. I am a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA.) The only reason I did not go the PA route is that in the '80's PAs were not as know or utilized. When in 300 F-1 (1-83), CWO-4 Richard "Dick" Chamberlain (III Corps Mike Force, BMT and 25th ID Rangers, GOD REST HIS SOUL) was one of our instructors. He and I got to be fair friends and I said I was interested in becoming a PA. He advised me to go the CRNA route. So I did. The SF Medic training and experience made nursing school a piece of cake and anestesia school much easier. The PA program is even more similiar to today's 18D training and background. Again, a perect fit! And my thanks again to Chief Chamberlain!
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