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What career path did you go down to become a Medical Officer?

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I'm interested in joining the Medical as a Medical Support Officer or a Technician but I am not sure what path to go down.

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Date asked: Friday, March 5, 2021

Last reviewed: Thursday, March 11, 2021

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Tori C.

Regimental Medical Officer

Hello, A Medical Officer is a qualified Doctor, so involves going to medical school and working in a clinical role. I am happy to expand on how I ended up as an MO, but as you're interested in either becoming an MSO or a CMT, it probably wouldn't be that helpful. There are two things to consider if you are considering being an MSO or a CMT. Do you want to join as an officer or a soldier, and do you want a clinical role. MSOs are officers, but while they work for the Army Medical Services, they are not clinicians themselves. CMTs are soldiers and have a primarily clinical role, but they will also do non-medical tasks (such as learning to drive and maintain armoured vehicles). If you wanted to be both an officer and work in an clinical role then you would need a professional qualification (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physiotherapist etc..) I hope that helps.

Thursday, March 11, 2021

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