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What are the full steps in becoming an army surgeon from the point when you leave comprehensive school?

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Date asked: Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Last reviewed: Monday, November 29, 2021

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Tori C.

Regimental Medical Officer

Hello,

I've summed it up for you, but if you would like any more detail on any of the below steps, please let me know.

Leave school with a place at medical school.
During medical school apply for the Army bursary.
On finishing medical school, if you were successful with your bursary application, do your 2 foundation years at a JHG (Frimley park, Portsmouth, Derriford etc..). If you were not successful, apply through the national foundation programme and complete it in any NHS hospital. Reapply to the Army during your foundation years.
On finishing foundation, attend the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and complete the short commissioning course.
Work as a General Duties Medical Officer for about 2.5 years. During this time apply for specialty training in surgery.
After GDMO, complete your surgical training.

Monday, November 29, 2021

Anonymous

@Tori C. This was very helpful thanks! And thank you for your service!

Monday, November 29, 2021

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