Curious about military enlisted medical jobs?

I'm exploring different paths after high school and am interested in medical roles within the military. Can anyone share what kinds of medical jobs are available for enlisted personnel and what the training or daily responsibilities might look like?

Sure, I can definitely provide some information about medical-related roles in the military for enlisted personnel. Medical professions within the military are vast and varied, spanning a wide array of specializations. Here are a few roles you might consider:

1. Medic or Corpsman: In the Army they're known as Combat Medics, in the Navy they're Hospital Corpsman, and in the Airforce, they're Aerospace Medical Service personnel. These roles are akin to professional first-responders or EMTs, tasked with providing emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on the battlefield, or more in-depth care at a treatment facility.

2. Medical Laboratory Specialist: They perform tests on patient samples to help diagnose illness. Duties would be similar to a civilian clinical laboratory scientist, including drawing blood samples, operating and maintaining lab equipment, and analyzing test results.

3. Pharmacy Specialist: They prepare, control, and issue pharmaceutical products under the supervision of pharmacists or physicians. Duties include dispensing medication, maintaining inventory, and assisting in the safe and effective administration of medications.

4. Mental Health Specialist: They assist with the management and treatment of in/outpatients suffering from mental health issues, under the supervision of a psychiatrist or psychologist.

In terms of training, after going through basic training, you'd receive specific professional training for your job role, often referred to as AIT (Advanced Individual Training) in the Army, or "A" School in the Navy. These programs might take a few months and will typically give you the skills and knowledge to do your job effectively.

As for daily duties, it can often depend on your specific role, which branch you're serving in, the nature of your current assignment, whether you're working in a hospital or clinic, or deployed in a more combat-heavy area. Typically, you should expect a mix of patient care, administrative work, and ongoing training exercises.

It's important to note that in many cases, these roles provide skills and experience that can be directly transferred to civilian medical professions, and the military also provides opportunities for further education and development in the medical field.