27 and highly educated pharmacist, thinking of joining Reserves or National Guard. Thoughts?

From what you posted the military is not for you. Enlistment is a long time commitment and contract. Training should be somewhat rigorous to prepare for combat.

"I don't want to go through harsh boot camp or anything crazy, and don't want anything that they will lock me down into a long time commitment or contract."

Maria Johnson, you had me until, "I don't want to go through harsh boot camp or anything crazy." The military isn't for you. Don't get me wrong, being a doctor or a nurse in the military isn't like being in the infantry, but it's still the military. If you want as little military flavor to your military...go Air Force Reserve or Guard. They're almost like being in the military.

Maria Johnson you can pursue a direct commission through an Army medical recruiter (not the local hometown recruiter. ). Licensed pharmacists are commissioned officers. You will have to go to a basic entry training for direct commissioned officers. The Active Duty one is at Fort Bliss TX for Like Six weeks. You will be subject to all service standards like body composition and physical fitness standards.

From your comments you are averse to committing to this, it may not be for you. Soldiering is all about commitment. This is not like a cellular plan. You raise your right hand and swear an oath. If you become a commissioned officer, you are not just a Pharamcist, you are an Army leader with authority, duties, responsibilities and accountability.

If you choose another service, it will be similar as commissioned officer responsibility and authority is the same under federal law.

https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/amedd-categories/medical-service-corps-jobs/pharmacist.html