What advice would you have for someone reclassifying to either a UAV operator or combat medic?

If you're planning on becoming a medic it might not be a bad idea to buy the nremt (national registry of emergency medical technicians) book. Passing the national registry exam is, in my opinion, the hardest part of AIT. Even if you don't study like crazy, having a basic understanding of what you'll be learning will help a great deal.

Same response...those career fields are like apples and oranges.

BLUF you should do what is right and best for you. I have been a 68W medic for 15 yrs and a 68C for the last 9. You defiantly need to think about what you want out of this once it is all over. 68 series you can do so much with that from OT/PT to Cardiac Cath Tech. Straight Medic outside in a lot of communities give you $10-$12 starting. If you get certified as a COTA certified Occupational therapy Assistant you can make a lot more. In the 68 series OT, Medic, 68C all of some sort of licenses associated with them. Not sure about all the rest. I love the field it is very rewarding and you can help out so many people.

Those are two wildly different fields.

Im a UAV operator. What kind of questions do you have?

They are very different jobs. You have to decide which one is right for you. Are you more of a machine person or a people person? Would you rather work in an office or in the field? Would you prefer to provide medical care or blow things up?

Look at the job opportunities for both MOS's on the outside. "DOC" may be a choice, as a UAV operator you may be required to perform photo recon interpretation as well

Having been a combat medic and instructor, I would have to agree with SPCs Covarrubio and Worthington. It is a very rewarding job. You certainly have to be an independent thinker and a self starter. You may be the only medical person in your unit so it is imperative that you study aside from AIT training or refresher training provided at your unit or hospital. SPC Covarrubio said it best, study to be the best medic and provide the best care for soldiers

Doc from the old Army...being a squared away medic is highly skilled important. But it doesnt necessarily mean a damn thing if you don't earn the respect of your Troops and you're not gonna find that in a text book. Get to know them inward and outward...if they're out doing exercises at night, in the snow or rain, hell get down in the damn dirt with them. Also your not just medical support, you make sure you check the basics like field sanitation, they're changing their socks...get out and make your rounds even if there's down time. You'll go from just the medic to "hey Doc"! That's when you have earned your Troops' respect.

Pick one and go for it, since neither have anything in common, kind of like apples and oranges here.