What is the career path of an army doctor? How many years does it take to reach consultant/specialist level?
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I’m currently a medical student, planning to apply for the student bursary in coming months. I am very keen to join the army and would also love to progress in my career as a doctor - I’m particularly interested in anaesthetics and hope to become a consultant one day. I would love to hear about the training time to get to consultant level if I were to stay in the army for my whole career and whether the pay compares to civilian/NHS colleagues. I have always wanted to join the army, and was just looking for some reassurance as many of my fellow medical students seem to think that I would not be able to ever become a consultant/it would take me a very long time to get there! I read on your page that you have to take 3 years between FY2 and specialist training - does specialist training then take the same 8 years it would take for NHS colleagues? Thanks so much in advance for your answer! PS It’s been so amazing to read your profile - as a woman hoping to apply, I was aware that there is a disparity in the numbers of male and female army doctors and it has been very inspiring reading about your achievements and experiences.
Em G. asked a question to Tori C.
Category: Role Description
Date asked: Sunday, September 6, 2020
Last reviewed: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Tori C.
Regimental Medical Officer
Monday, September 7, 2020
Sam J.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Tori C.
Regimental Medical Officer
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Sam J.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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