For Docs/Medical Officers.What made you choose to train/specialise in via the army vs Navy/RAF/civilian NHS?
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Shaheyar Q. asked a question to Medical
Category: Role Comparison
Date asked: Monday, January 24, 2022
Last reviewed: Monday, January 24, 2022
Tori C.
Regimental Medical Officer
Hi Shaheyar,
I chose military training over civilian training for a few reasons. I did my foundation years working for the NHS, and then GDMO as part of the military, I compared the two experiences and felt that I had enjoyed working for the military more than I did for the NHS, and perhaps most importantly, I felt like I was a person and an individual to the military deanery, which is not how I felt when I worked for the NHS (although I appreciate others experiences will vary).
Why did I choose Army over RAF/Navy? Honestly I probably over simplified this decision, and chose the Army because I don't like spending much time on boats or planes.
But actually, there are slight differences between the 3 services, and other reasons to chose one over another.
The RAF does 1 year of GDMO, the Navy and Army do 3.
The RAF GDMOs and GPs tend to remain in a firm base, the Navy and Army deploy on operations/exercises more frequently.
The Army have the most specialty training posts, but also the most applicants.
For specialty training we are all managed by the defence deanery, and therefore our training pathways are very similar.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Monday, January 24, 2022
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