I have always been interested in the military and also interested in the medical field. what i would like to know is if i wanted to join the military could i get the medical training necessary to become a doctor, and if so what branch would be the best to do so? thanks alot for the help.

See this discussion--

http://forums.militaryspot.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8461074/m/3071001702

Might answer some of your questions.

thanks for that information but im not attending any medical school as of now. would i have to be attending one or could i join and get the training without attending any other college?

Dude....did you read the thread?

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A medical degree is a medical degree. There are no shortcuts in the military-- you'll go to med school and receive that PhD. The only difference is, if you agree to serve, they pay for it.

YOU CAN'T BECOME A DOCTOR WITHOUT MED SCHOOL.

If you choose to enlist as a medical professional (tech, nurse, medic, corpsman) you'll get some medical training but--

YOU CAN'T BECOME A DOCTOR WITHOUT MED SCHOOL.

The military is not a substitute for a lagitimate college education and medical degree. Military service will actually hinder you in this endevor because it will take a minimum of 8 years to finish med school after which you can go in with a direct commission. Simple but not easy.