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Old 22nd Aug 2022, 08:54
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Originally Posted by RAF_Techie101
Whilst being a DR is very impressive, being a JT definitely carries more gravitas.

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Old 22nd Aug 2022, 22:34
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Beacon,
I left RAF some time ago as a Seaking A2 QHI - retrained as a Dentist. The Sqn EngO also left at the same time and went down the Medicine route - he rejoined and is still serving as a Med Officer. Not sure if he is on here, but I maybe able to contact him if you want - PM me if needed
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Originally Posted by beaconfell
Hi All,

New here. My apologies if this isn't the best subfurum for this question...

Any posters here (ex) Medical Officers?

I'm ex RAF groundcrew. I was very fortunate to have a tour on the Reds which included lots of back seat flying. The trip down to the CAM at Henlow sparked off an interest in aviation medicine and changed the course of my life. I was going nowhere in the RAF and couldn't see that changing. I'd tried the commission route, considered NCA, but it wasn't the right path for me and didn't work out. One day I thought 'go big or go home'... so I walked out and, long story short, went from being a JT to Doctor (via many painful, expensive, med school years!). I've been working as a Doctor 2 years now.

I still find the world of aviation fascinating and miss parts of life in the RAF. I'm keen to find some way to direct my career back toward aviation whether that be military or civilian.

I'm just wondering if any you here are current or ex RAF Medics or close to those who are? I'd be very thankful for anyone who'd be willing to give me a bit of a steer in the right direction. It's an incredibly niche field, and my background's a bit unique, so could definitely use an expert opinion.

Many thanks.
Best of luck mate. We all miss the mob in one way or another, it was a completely different mind set of working compared doing the same jobs in civvy street. Good fortune and congratulations on getting the medical degree. My Nephew has just qualified in July and I know the work he put in to do that. Eldest took 5 years of University to get to be a PA that she is employed as in the NHS.
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