Hi all,
I am a rising senior in college recently came across the opportunity of the USUHS in Maryland. To receive world class training in military and medicine sounds amazing. I have always been someone who was too restless to stay in one place and have been always been seeking a greater challenge in my life. This sounds like a way to give back to a country which has given me so much and do what I love by practicing medicine.
I was hoping for some guidance.
-When I choose a service branch after residency, will I get what I ask for? (I am shooting for the Navy's Tropical Health Program or Space Force- would this be realistic?).
-Is there the opportunity to conduct research either during the 7 year service requirement or afterwards? Specifically I would like to conduct research on virology, epidemiology, or psychological resilience? How would this work out during the timeline?
-Why are there so few people who join USU/ what kind of people join USU? Is there high risk of death? Do many people just not desire the instability? Family life? I hope I will be surrounded by like-minded peers? Is it too good to be true?
-How can we transition to practicing in the civilian sector afterwards e.g. as a surgeon or psychiatrist?
-I have yet to take the MCAT. If I take it this winter, would I be able to enter by the academic year of 2021? Is taking a gap year advisable?
-I have been an athlete all my life and hope to continue to push myself physically while being a medical student- what would a day in the life entail at USUHS?
I really am note sure what to expect but I know I want to do something like this. How flexible will my options be afterwards if I want to say start a business or write a book and how flexible will be options be during the entire 16 or so years from school to end of service?
Would love to hear any and all opinions and even start a direct messaging conversation!
Thank you so much.
I am a rising senior in college recently came across the opportunity of the USUHS in Maryland. To receive world class training in military and medicine sounds amazing. I have always been someone who was too restless to stay in one place and have been always been seeking a greater challenge in my life. This sounds like a way to give back to a country which has given me so much and do what I love by practicing medicine.
I was hoping for some guidance.
-When I choose a service branch after residency, will I get what I ask for? (I am shooting for the Navy's Tropical Health Program or Space Force- would this be realistic?).
-Is there the opportunity to conduct research either during the 7 year service requirement or afterwards? Specifically I would like to conduct research on virology, epidemiology, or psychological resilience? How would this work out during the timeline?
-Why are there so few people who join USU/ what kind of people join USU? Is there high risk of death? Do many people just not desire the instability? Family life? I hope I will be surrounded by like-minded peers? Is it too good to be true?
-How can we transition to practicing in the civilian sector afterwards e.g. as a surgeon or psychiatrist?
-I have yet to take the MCAT. If I take it this winter, would I be able to enter by the academic year of 2021? Is taking a gap year advisable?
-I have been an athlete all my life and hope to continue to push myself physically while being a medical student- what would a day in the life entail at USUHS?
I really am note sure what to expect but I know I want to do something like this. How flexible will my options be afterwards if I want to say start a business or write a book and how flexible will be options be during the entire 16 or so years from school to end of service?
Would love to hear any and all opinions and even start a direct messaging conversation!
Thank you so much.