Should I go to one of the schools first or go directly to PA school?

2014-11-29T00:56:11-05:00

Later in my career (5-10 years) I was planning on going to PA school,but a recent talk with my Regimental CSM he said if you have goals in the army you want to pursue them within your first 5 years or you may lose the opportunity. I was planning on attending either flight medic school or dripping a packet to be a medic for the 160th SOAR. I was wondering what some advantages or disadvantages to this decision would be?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2014 1:02 AM

2014-11-29T01:02:44-05:00

Currently I am deployed so I won't be acting on anything immediately. I still have a few more months before I redeploy and come up with a final decision.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2015 11:13 PM

2015-07-18T23:13:16-04:00

I am somewhat in the same position. I am also wanting to go to PA school, but I also want to do a lot more in the military before I apply. On my hit list was a tour through Korea and a special assignment such as recruiter or drill sergeant, but the way I understand it now is that you have to apply before you hit 7 years time in service. If all else fails, I will just go after the service. I am also thinking about just getting out after my second contract to focus completely on my school and then coming back in as a med school applicant or PA grad.