Are any National Guard PAs having trouble making the list on the LTC Board AMEDD?

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 22:04:45 -0500

I am about to go to my fourth board, I make 300's on PT, have ILE, no masters, about to be finished, multiple deployments, prior enlisted in, time in service 25 years, been a PA since 2001.
ortho spine surgery PA

Response by SGT Charles Bartell made Mar 5 at 2019 8:52 PM

SGT Charles Bartell — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 20:52:13 -0500

It sounds like to spots are just not there. A fixed number of slots Vs personal to fill them. It seems these days it is not what you have done, But who you know. I do not know if this would help, But see about working at the M.E.P.S on the weekeds it just might help.

Response by LTC David Merritt made Mar 19 at 2019 7:00 PM

LTC David Merritt — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 19:00:14 -0400

I gave up on promotions past 03 as a PA (I was an 03 for 10 years). Became an MD, and 5 years later made 05 without a current PT test. I feel your frustrations. But dont recommend medical school as a route to promotions. Good Luck.

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Mar 23 at 2019 8:19 PM

SSgt Boyd Herrst — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 20:19:39 -0400

I hope your selection is approved .. it would be an expensive mistake to let somebody with your training and expertise leave.