Can I become an army psychiatrist at all? And if so how do I do it from gcses

Hi,

To become an army psychiatrist there are two main options - either you can train as a psychiatrist via the civilian route and then join once qualified, or;

Complete A Levels
Gain a place at medical school
During year 1 apply for an army bursary (or wait until after medical school and apply to join without the bursary).
Complete foundation years 1&2
Complete the short commissioning course and the army postgraduate medicine course.
Complete two (and a bit) years as a general duties medical officer (GDMO). During the second year, apply to specialise in psychiatry.
Complete your psychiatry training while employed by the army.

Best of luck, it can sound like a lot, but the route to get there is varied, interesting and fun (particularly as a GDMO)!