Navy Medical Center Visit

DrDubzz · 07-08-2009, 06:54 PM

Next week (15-17) I am flying out to San Diego to visit the Naval Medical Center.

Why? Because I am considering joining the Navy to be a pharmacist for them for a 3 year (initially anyway) committment. They will repay my loans in those 3 years, instead of it taking 20 years.

I know the financial info and all that, but I wanted to see what life was like for a pharmacist, in the Navy, first hand.

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on things to specifically ask about, I've made a list but some fresh perspectives would be welcome.

Thanks

SDmate · 07-08-2009, 07:05 PM

hope you have time for a S.H.I.T while your here next week.

hotreds · 07-08-2009, 07:08 PM

Best of luck to you!

DrDubzz · 07-08-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SDmate

hope you have time for a S.H.I.T while your here next week.

hmmm... I'm not sure what the thursday evening activities will entail. But I'll let you guys know, of course I would have to be picked up, as I won't have a car

I should add, I also want to serve my country, but obviously the loan repayment is a huge incentive.

BUCASmoker · 07-08-2009, 07:40 PM

Is that a civilian position or active duty? I am a civilian in the Navy, so I might be able to answer some questions

DrDubzz · 07-08-2009, 07:45 PM

This would be active duty for 3 years.

GoatLocker · 07-08-2009, 09:07 PM

I think you will find the Navy has a lot to offer. One thing you may want to ask, is what different types of duty choices will be available to you, i.e. locations (Hawaii, Italy, Afghanistan), type of command (hospital, field hospital, clinic, ship), positions (resident, clinician, Dept Head) etc. How long is the training/residency? Also make sure you are maximizing the benefit you receive. I have heard of bonuses as high as $30K for 3 years OR paying off your school loan.

DrDubzz · 07-08-2009, 09:25 PM

those are definitely some good questions, thanks!

Also, the guys going in this year are getting 120K in repayment PLUS 30K sign on

pretty sweet deal

cbsmokin · 07-09-2009, 07:42 AM

No military advise, but make sure you visit the San Diego Zoo while you are there. It's right next door.

kenstogie · 07-09-2009, 08:39 AM

I am an Army Chief (CW2) but there's nothing wrong with the Navy for sure. Be aware that even though your Active commitment is 3 years, everyone's initial MSO (military service obligation) is 8 years. So that means that you'll be active for 3 and inactive for 5 and yes you can be "called up" or activated in an inactive status. That being said I have been in the service for 18 years and think it's got a lot to offer.

kenstogie · 07-09-2009, 08:41 AM

I am an Army Chief (CW2) but there's nothing wrong with the Navy for sure. Be aware that even though your Active commitment is 3 years, everyone's initial MSO (military service obligation) is 8 years. So that means that you'll be active for 3 and inactive for 5 and yes you can be "call up" or activated in an inactive status. That being said I have been in the service for 18 years and think it's got a lot to offer. Another bit of advice would be to look at what ALL the services have to offer especially the AF.

DrDubzz · 07-09-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kenstogie

Another bit of advice would be to look at what ALL the services have to offer especially the AF.

I've been researching the branches for a couple years now, AF doesn't do repayment, only scholarships. That narrows it to the Army and Navy for me... and well, as they say, location location location

DrDubzz · 07-09-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cbsmokin

No military advise, but make sure you visit the San Diego Zoo while you are there. It's right next door.

grew up in socal, been many a time, it's the best zoo

however I'll be on the Navy's time and dime, so there won't be too much leisure activity available to me

marge796 · 07-10-2009, 01:05 AM

GO NAVY!!!!

Chris.....

07-08-2009, 06:54 PM	#1
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Navy Medical Center Visit Next week (15-17) I am flying out to San Diego to visit the Naval Medical Center. Why? Because I am considering joining the Navy to be a pharmacist for them for a 3 year (initially anyway) committment. They will repay my loans in those 3 years, instead of it taking 20 years. I know the financial info and all that, but I wanted to see what life was like for a pharmacist, in the Navy, first hand. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on things to specifically ask about, I've made a list but some fresh perspectives would be welcome. Thanks

07-08-2009, 07:05 PM	#2
SDmate I <3 to S.H.I.T Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve AKA mate Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 853 Trading: (3)	Re: Navy Medical Center Visit hope you have time for a S.H.I.T while your here next week. __________________ Canterbury Crusaders- Super 12 Champions- 1998 1999 2000 2002 2005 Super 14 Champions- 2006 2008 Canterbury- ITM Cup Champions-2008-2012 New Zealand ALL BLACKS RWC Champions- 1987 2011

07-08-2009, 07:08 PM	#3
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Navy Medical Center Visit Best of luck to you! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

07-08-2009, 07:40 PM	#5
BUCASmoker Where the sun never sets Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Vadim Location: Newport Posts: 267 Trading: (9)	Re: Navy Medical Center Visit Is that a civilian position or active duty? I am a civilian in the Navy, so I might be able to answer some questions

07-08-2009, 07:45 PM	#6
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: Navy Medical Center Visit This would be active duty for 3 years.

07-08-2009, 09:07 PM	#7
GoatLocker Dr of Quantum Inebrionics Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 434 Trading: (1)	Re: Navy Medical Center Visit I think you will find the Navy has a lot to offer. One thing you may want to ask, is what different types of duty choices will be available to you, i.e. locations (Hawaii, Italy, Afghanistan), type of command (hospital, field hospital, clinic, ship), positions (resident, clinician, Dept Head) etc. How long is the training/residency? Also make sure you are maximizing the benefit you receive. I have heard of bonuses as high as $30K for 3 years OR paying off your school loan. __________________ "I drink a great deal. I sleep a little, and I smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am in two-hundred-percent form." Winston Churchill

07-08-2009, 09:25 PM	#8
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: Navy Medical Center Visit those are definitely some good questions, thanks! Also, the guys going in this year are getting 120K in repayment PLUS 30K sign on pretty sweet deal

07-09-2009, 07:42 AM	#9
cbsmokin Looking for the Apex Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: In da ATL Posts: 880 Trading: (10)	Re: Navy Medical Center Visit No military advise, but make sure you visit the San Diego Zoo while you are there. It's right next door. __________________ Check out C.A.R.B. IV http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...840#post879840

07-09-2009, 08:39 AM	#10
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Navy Medical Center Visit I am an Army Chief (CW2) but there's nothing wrong with the Navy for sure. Be aware that even though your Active commitment is 3 years, everyone's initial MSO (military service obligation) is 8 years. So that means that you'll be active for 3 and inactive for 5 and yes you can be "called up" or activated in an inactive status. That being said I have been in the service for 18 years and think it's got a lot to offer.

07-09-2009, 08:41 AM	#11
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Navy Medical Center Visit I am an Army Chief (CW2) but there's nothing wrong with the Navy for sure. Be aware that even though your Active commitment is 3 years, everyone's initial MSO (military service obligation) is 8 years. So that means that you'll be active for 3 and inactive for 5 and yes you can be "call up" or activated in an inactive status. That being said I have been in the service for 18 years and think it's got a lot to offer. Another bit of advice would be to look at what ALL the services have to offer especially the AF.

07-10-2009, 01:05 AM	#14
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Navy Medical Center Visit GO NAVY!!!! Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill