Im a Nurse. How can I join Amedd?

Aura Negron — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:59:56 -0400

Hello, Im from Puerto Rico. 2001 I had an operation for Scoliosis. I went to a recruiter and he told me that for having prostheses the army disqualified me but that I could try it for AMedd. Someone who has joined or is part of AMedd who can guide me?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2020 2:08 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:08:07 -0400

Hello Aura. AMEDD is a branch of the Army. You would need a medical waiver to refer you out at MEPs to an orthopedic surgeon stating you are fully capable of active duty with said procedure. I would contact an AMEDD recruiting station and a recruiter for health professions would be able to give you further guidance from there.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2020 4:00 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:00:53 -0400

Your recruiter was not knowledgeable and most recruiters are not familiar with officer recruiting. You’ll need to talk to an AMEDD recruiter, they work at the Medical Recruiting Brigades.
https://recruiting.army.mil/mrb/

Another choice would be the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. They are a branch of the uniform services as well.

Medical Recruiting Brigade

The official website for the Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)