An essay on my aim in life to become an army doctor
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Doctors in Army have one of the most interesting lives. It has its Pros and Cons, but no one can argue that the experience they get is unmatched.
PROS:
While your classmates in civil are struggling to find a job, Hospital to work etc, you are already a practicing Doctor and commissioned officer. The perks and privileges are same as any other officer in the Army. Just being a non combatant, does not make any difference in any lifestyle as compared to other officers.You are always the blue eyed person of all Commanders and senior officers. Because when in pain, you are the one who is going to help them. Also, the annual and periodic medicals are done to ensure that soldiers are SHAPE 1. If the doctors feel you are not medically fit, you are downgraded, and bye bye next rank !The experience you get in terms of medical profession, there is absolutely no chance that you can get the same in civil. Apart from normal medical ailments that are with all soldiers, Army doctors get to work on complicated injuries, medical conditions etc. Nature of Army job is such that these medical emergencies do not exist with such frequency in civilArmy hospitals are one of the best equipped in terms of medical equipment, facilities etc. While you have to be working in a very high end medical facility outside to be part of that setup, the exposure at Military hospitals, as I always heard from my RMOs is way better. And I’ll take their word on this.Non conventional locations ! You get to see the country like no one else.Regimentation - Even though you are a Doctor, and did not follow the normal entry process into the officer cadre or soldiers, you are always considered part of team. Such camaraderie, bond and friendship is impossible to find outside. You learn the regiment language, traditions and especially in field, could also be doing Adjutant or Quarter Master duties when all others are out on operations.You get NPA over and above the salary and allowances.Chance to work in super specialty hospitals like R&R in Delhi, which I have heard is the pinnacle of medical treatment.
CONS
Many Doctors get negatively sucked into the whole promotion and posting cycle of Armed Forces and start regretting their decision. In their mind, they were meant to do only medical stuff, and not military duties. However, once in uniform, you have to live by the rules. And for some, this adjustment does not come easy.Super Specialization - I’ve heard this from many doctors that if in civil, they would have pursued certain specialization and made a great career out of it. But in Army, they did not get a chance to do that, for many reasons. And this complaint may be genuine from their side, however I cannot comment on it. Having seen many super specialists in Army, I do know that many do get that chance. All may not, but then that may be the case in civil alsoSeparation from family.Dangerous locations. Being a Doctor does not make you immune to terror attacks on camps, IED blasts etc. You face the same danger as any combatant on day to day basis (Field Areas)Early years teething problems ! This is as funny as it is strange. But Young officers in units and Doctors often have this thing going on. Doctors get some ante date seniority, but could be wearing same rank as unit officer. Since both are young and same or little different years of service, its always about who is senior in saluting, taking food in mess etc etc. Its childish and most of us have gone through it. Its all fun and teasing and rather adds to the bonding at times. However, if not handled well, it can turn real nasty at times.Growth. Army Doctors, some atleast feel that they could have done much better outside. So this decision to continue or take up a lucrative job offer with Fortis or Max is always a tough one and keeps gnawing at people for years. So as far as matter of personal and career growth is concerned, there is no set answer. Very individual decision !
As I said, I am not a Doctor, and my answer is based on what I have experienced and heard in 16–17 years in Army and academies. On personal level, I think of them nothing less than Gods !
The commitment and dedication level of Army Doctors is beyond words. It is not easy to serve in inhospitable environment and dealing with GSWs, torn limbs, etc. The composure and confidence with which I have seen them handle causalities is phenomenal. I personally owe a lot to Army Doctors as they saved my leg. Or I personally had given up and was sure they will amputate it. But THEY did not give up and within a year, I was in perfect condition.
Took this time to write this, mainly as a public vote of thanks to all those men and women in uniform who have saved millions of lives, both military and civil, and yet maintaining the ethos, principles and values of armed forces. They are the only shoulders, that soldiers can lean on !
Jai Hind !
PROS:
While your classmates in civil are struggling to find a job, Hospital to work etc, you are already a practicing Doctor and commissioned officer. The perks and privileges are same as any other officer in the Army. Just being a non combatant, does not make any difference in any lifestyle as compared to other officers.You are always the blue eyed person of all Commanders and senior officers. Because when in pain, you are the one who is going to help them. Also, the annual and periodic medicals are done to ensure that soldiers are SHAPE 1. If the doctors feel you are not medically fit, you are downgraded, and bye bye next rank !The experience you get in terms of medical profession, there is absolutely no chance that you can get the same in civil. Apart from normal medical ailments that are with all soldiers, Army doctors get to work on complicated injuries, medical conditions etc. Nature of Army job is such that these medical emergencies do not exist with such frequency in civilArmy hospitals are one of the best equipped in terms of medical equipment, facilities etc. While you have to be working in a very high end medical facility outside to be part of that setup, the exposure at Military hospitals, as I always heard from my RMOs is way better. And I’ll take their word on this.Non conventional locations ! You get to see the country like no one else.Regimentation - Even though you are a Doctor, and did not follow the normal entry process into the officer cadre or soldiers, you are always considered part of team. Such camaraderie, bond and friendship is impossible to find outside. You learn the regiment language, traditions and especially in field, could also be doing Adjutant or Quarter Master duties when all others are out on operations.You get NPA over and above the salary and allowances.Chance to work in super specialty hospitals like R&R in Delhi, which I have heard is the pinnacle of medical treatment.
CONS
Many Doctors get negatively sucked into the whole promotion and posting cycle of Armed Forces and start regretting their decision. In their mind, they were meant to do only medical stuff, and not military duties. However, once in uniform, you have to live by the rules. And for some, this adjustment does not come easy.Super Specialization - I’ve heard this from many doctors that if in civil, they would have pursued certain specialization and made a great career out of it. But in Army, they did not get a chance to do that, for many reasons. And this complaint may be genuine from their side, however I cannot comment on it. Having seen many super specialists in Army, I do know that many do get that chance. All may not, but then that may be the case in civil alsoSeparation from family.Dangerous locations. Being a Doctor does not make you immune to terror attacks on camps, IED blasts etc. You face the same danger as any combatant on day to day basis (Field Areas)Early years teething problems ! This is as funny as it is strange. But Young officers in units and Doctors often have this thing going on. Doctors get some ante date seniority, but could be wearing same rank as unit officer. Since both are young and same or little different years of service, its always about who is senior in saluting, taking food in mess etc etc. Its childish and most of us have gone through it. Its all fun and teasing and rather adds to the bonding at times. However, if not handled well, it can turn real nasty at times.Growth. Army Doctors, some atleast feel that they could have done much better outside. So this decision to continue or take up a lucrative job offer with Fortis or Max is always a tough one and keeps gnawing at people for years. So as far as matter of personal and career growth is concerned, there is no set answer. Very individual decision !
As I said, I am not a Doctor, and my answer is based on what I have experienced and heard in 16–17 years in Army and academies. On personal level, I think of them nothing less than Gods !
The commitment and dedication level of Army Doctors is beyond words. It is not easy to serve in inhospitable environment and dealing with GSWs, torn limbs, etc. The composure and confidence with which I have seen them handle causalities is phenomenal. I personally owe a lot to Army Doctors as they saved my leg. Or I personally had given up and was sure they will amputate it. But THEY did not give up and within a year, I was in perfect condition.
Took this time to write this, mainly as a public vote of thanks to all those men and women in uniform who have saved millions of lives, both military and civil, and yet maintaining the ethos, principles and values of armed forces. They are the only shoulders, that soldiers can lean on !
Jai Hind !
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My aim in life to become an army doctor:
From childhood I admire soldiers of our country. Main reason behind this may be my uncle who is in army. I used to listen stories of their daily life in border which was just terrible. May be this made me feel sympathetic towards them and influenced me to take care of health.
Living life as a Doctor in Army, is one of the most interesting thing. It is true that the experience they get is unmatched. As the other officer in army, the privileges and perks are same for army doctor.
In the Army hospitals, best kind of medical equipment and facilities are available. Army doctors can work on complicated medical conditions and injuries along with normal medical ailments of all soldiers.
I am determined that someday I will be able to fulfill my dreams and will become an army doctor.
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