Can I go through Medical School to be a trauma surgeon and when I have finished Med school, apply in the army as a ...

Tori C.

Regimental Medical Officer

Hello,

If you wish to specialise in surgery (either general, vascular or orthopaedics - all do trauma, there is no 'trauma surgeon' role as such) then the usual pathway would be;
Medical school
Foundation year 1
Foundation year 2
Short commissioning course
General Duties Medical Officer for approx 3 years
Commence surgical specialty training.

Was there anything you had hoped to do as a CMT that you do not think you could do as a doctor?

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

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