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doc-robc · 2002-12-18 5:07 pm

The Air Force in it's infinite wisdom just informed me today that I was not accepted into their fellowship program in San Antonio.
Of course, they won't even give me a straight answer why not! So I'll be leaving the AF next fall and won't be looking back!
sad mad sad mad
Phaed, I guess I won't be moving down there after all sad

cocoamix · 2002-12-18 5:25 pm

My heart goes out to you. sad tongue

There's always other specialties to go into.

Incidentally, my Dad was a physician in the Air Force, but he was a pediatrician.

Mart2001 · 2002-12-18 6:10 pm

That's ok, the Air Force is another one that is no longer the real military anyway.

Try crossing over to the Navy. They are always looking for outstanding, qualified, dedicated young men like yourself. Might be worth looking into.

And to Gator, the Army is not either, and you know it.

doc-robc · 2002-12-18 7:27 pm

Wish I could switch over to the Navy, Mart. Unfortunately it was a tri-service board (Army, Navy, Air Force), so I was already rejected by all the services. So screw 'em...they won't let me do what I want to do...I'm out at the first opportunity!

Phaedrus · 2002-12-18 7:42 pm

Doc that stinks! First of all because it's what you wanted, and second of all there would have been a chance of breaking the record for most [MA] and associated people meeting in person.

At certain times of the year the San Antonio/Austin area can have myself, Sifl, Og, Que, PoonOfWar in residence, adding you to the bunch would have been sweet. Best of luck in your next plan!

MTM84 · 2002-12-18 10:41 pm

lets see, SoCal has me, Nox, Chewie, Cee, Driven, Noway, Kirk, and we have panzer when ever he comes back here on leave. COurse, i think only 6 of us have ever met at one time, but meh.

Kirk · 2002-12-18 11:29 pm

True, true. But Austin is a nice area. Its a bit humid for me. However all those bats take care of the bugs, so one doesn't have to escape the mosquitos every evening.

JediKnightChewie · 2002-12-18 11:53 pm

lets see, SoCal has me, Nox, Chewie, Cee, Driven, Noway, Kirk, and we have panzer when ever he comes back here on leave. COurse, i think only 6 of us have ever met at one time, but meh.

nc too, and i think a couple RAers, although most of the golden state RAers live in NoCal, but i think there could be some down here.
tongue

BJShan425 · 2002-12-19 7:42 am

Yeah, but I still have the "most miles traveled" tongue

[HTO]SueZQ · 2002-12-19 8:40 am

And my title is "Doesn't really fit in, but we accept her anyways"
big_smile YAY SUSIE!!!!!

PS-Sorry to hear that Rob. I'm very happy to hear that you're sticking with your goal, though. That's awesome smile If you come to the research triangle in NC, I'm just down the road about 110 miles. Duke University's hospital is awesome. Best of luck where-ever the field may find you smile

Og · 2002-12-19 8:51 am

Wish I could switch over to the Navy, Mart. Unfortunately it was a tri-service board (Army, Navy, Air Force), so I was already rejected by all the services. So screw 'em...they won't let me do what I want to do...I'm out at the first opportunity!

I feel for you in losing that opportunity. With that in mind, let me say: don't sweat it. the lost benefits of paying for your school is minor compared to the fact that you'll get MUCH better training anywhere besides the gov't. if you go into/continue medicine, you'll likely be a better doc.

this has been the Voice of Experience, as one who's mother and ownself were totally ****ed by AF docs.

doc-robc · 2002-12-19 3:47 pm

Well, I am still an MD and board-certified in Internal Medicine, so I won't be changing my nickname
to [MA]Just_Plain_Rob{ds} anytime soon wink

I may very well apply to some civilian fellowship programs and try again to get into a cardiology program,
but probably not until next year as the deadline for this year is 12/31! Don't think I'll be able to get all my
transcripts and letters mailed in by then...oh well life goes on!

(edited for spacing)

Mart2001 · 2002-12-19 3:56 pm

Doc, Try looking into OHSU, Oregon Health Siences Uni. They have all kinds of programs there from what I understand. And when I talked to my Dr/Good friend of Lisa's and mine, she said they are one of the best out there.

So it wont hurt to check.

Mart

smilr · 2002-12-19 5:01 pm

Doc, Try looking into OHSU, Oregon Health Siences Uni. They have all kinds of programs there from what I understand. And when I talked to my Dr/Good friend of Lisa's and mine, she said they are one of the best out there.

So it wont hurt to check.

Mart

Agreed, my best friend is heavily considering going in for nursing there.

Og · 2002-12-19 6:21 pm

Well, I am still an MD

I knew that!! Really!! I did!!! blush big_smile

*brain fart* eek

Odin · 2002-12-19 6:50 pm

SueZQ"]And my title is "Doesn't really fit in, but we accept her anyways"
YAY SUSIE!!!!!

PS-Sorry to hear that Rob. I'm very happy to hear that you're sticking with your goal, though. That's awesome If you come to the research triangle in NC, I'm just down the road about 110 miles. Duke University's hospital is awesome. Best of luck where-ever the field may find you

like yer bunny, sue... smile

running_target · 2002-12-23 12:10 am

well that just be stinky doc!

How is everything else tho...?
I have been in and out(mostly out) with new baby and all.

I am sorry to hear about your dissappointment with the AF. I am certain there are other opportunnities... May be up here in chicago? OR!!!! Tucson has an Incredible "Heart Hospital"...maybe my aunt knows of a program to go thru....me find out

Talk to you soon! Keep your head high (unless you are in surgery...) big_smile Then just keep it high enough not to get squirted.....

Blaise
Frag 'em hard, frag 'em high, frag 'em right in the EYE!!! twisted

Og · 2002-12-23 7:35 am

Oh, I forgot, Austin has this spiffy new Heart Hospital. All they do is heart stuff. maybe...?

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