Looking to find out some more information, and any advice would be appreciated.
I am currently a civilian EM attending and have been considering joining the National Guard or Reserves (probably Army but open to other branches). I have some questions for those that have experience .
I understand that the NG has combat arms and the reserves have more medical positions but how does that relate to roles as a physician?
What are the main differences between the NG and Reserves in terms of positions, job responsibilities and deployments? I have heard a lot of the reserves just backfill deployed AD positions, is that true even for EM?
Do you get much say in terms of what unit you go to? FRSD sounds interesting.
I do not have a problem with deploying and would like to at some point but do you get any say with them with regards to civilian job status, family, etc?
Finally, would you recommend one (NG vs Reserves) over the other?
Apologies if these are dumb questions just trying to find out some more info. Thanks
I am currently a civilian EM attending and have been considering joining the National Guard or Reserves (probably Army but open to other branches). I have some questions for those that have experience .
I understand that the NG has combat arms and the reserves have more medical positions but how does that relate to roles as a physician?
What are the main differences between the NG and Reserves in terms of positions, job responsibilities and deployments? I have heard a lot of the reserves just backfill deployed AD positions, is that true even for EM?
Do you get much say in terms of what unit you go to? FRSD sounds interesting.
I do not have a problem with deploying and would like to at some point but do you get any say with them with regards to civilian job status, family, etc?
Finally, would you recommend one (NG vs Reserves) over the other?
Apologies if these are dumb questions just trying to find out some more info. Thanks