Is it possible to branch medical when commissioning with a degree in Kinesiology?

2019-09-18T20:42:03-04:00

I know programs exist like EMDP2 and HPSP through Uniformed Services University.

But with a bachelor's in Kinesiology, will there be any opportunities to further education upon commission? Or is kinesiology too broad?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2019 10:33 PM

2019-09-18T22:33:33-04:00

When you commission through OCS you will get whatever branch you're given during the branching process

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2019 7:00 AM

2019-09-19T07:00:40-04:00

You won’t be able to direct commission as anything with it ( I have that degree) but as mentioned before, you can go OCS and choose a branch. Not sure if medical is in there for choices or not though.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2019 11:42 AM

2019-09-19T11:42:29-04:00

Med services is not available at all through OCS, or at least it wasn't when I went through this year (graduated in May 2019). Also, if it is, you can submit a packet for it and if PLT mentors and command accept it you can get it without having to worry as much about the OML (order of merit list). I doubt it's available but I've heard certain branch choices come and go depending on the cycle. I'd ask your recruiting office to contact OCS and find out for you if Med Services is available at all.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 19 at 2019 1:22 PM

2019-09-19T13:22:15-04:00

Go talk to a medical recruiter.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Sep 19 at 2019 7:38 PM

2019-09-19T19:38:05-04:00

Try the Air Force at Wright Patrick AFB . You're going to need a PhD though to make any headway among those Brainiacs.