Officer Development School: a civilian's guide to officer bootcamp | Military Medicine
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Officer Development School is 'bootcamp' for Staff Corp officers. (Staff Corp includes Navy Lawyers, Doctors, Nurses, Chaplains and other non-warfighting specialists). I usually describe it as "bootcamp" because most folks can't tell the difference.
In this video, I share my experiences as well as a couple of tips for folks that are curious or preparing to attend. What else would you like to know about life as a Medical Corp Officer?
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This was very helpful. Thank you, doctor.
Great, factual video. Thank you
Thank you for making this, it was very helpful.
Thank you!
I appreciate the content.
Very genuine, very informative.
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.
Hello Dr. Bradley!!! Great video and information. I’m HMC Wright and I’m a Medical Officer Recruiter in Houston. I’m going to have my applicants watch your videos 😅
Thanks Chief!! I've featured a couple of Navy Docs and Dentists on my podcast as well (The Black Doctors Podcast).
Thank you so much. Trying to take the DAT. I wanted to join but I couldn’t due to not being a citizen. Became one last year. Thanks so much for the info!
Thank you for the video. I am currently a FM 3rd year resident and will complete an EM fellowship. I am joining through the FAP. I too will not be able to start ODS until I complete my fellowship. I found your description of ODS the most informative.
If possible I would like to ask you more questions regarding your experience and tips moving forward.
Thank you!
-Charles Kotulski, MD PGY-3
Feel free to DM me on Instagram. I'm curious about your incentive. How long will you receive the FAP scholarship?
Thank you Sir for this very helpful information! I'm a civilian RN and in the process of going through the application process into the Navy Nurse Corp.
Hey @vicky1rn52 I am a nurse also considering this. I would love to ger your insight on the application process and everything!
@UC5jpZP_4OpsyMIHQwNht7ww Thank you so much for putting this information out there. I recently got to a doctor (a friend of a friend) who was Bill Clinton's dr in the 90's. He told me the military offer's so many opportunities outside the scope of imagination.
As a person that went through OCS, ODS seemed like a joke. It was a month just to get your uniform and get out.
Yup! Did not compare in the slightest
This was so helpful. I have an MBA, and am studying for my LSAT. I wanna be a JAG in the Navy.
You got it. I became an RN at 39 and joined the navy nurse corps reserves at 40.
I'm glad it helped! I was at ODS with some JAG officers!
Thank you for the detailed explanation! This video is really great. One question, how much help do they provide for those who do not know how to swim well? I am going to ODS in January but I couldn't finish learning how to swim due to covid-19 restrictions on swimming pools in my city.
Thank you.
After the initial swim test, there is a remediation program for those that don't pass. There will be daily swimming practice and frequent re-tests until you pass. Pretty much everybody passes.
Great information! Makes me a little more confident. What te were lights out usually?
Lights out may have been around 11. I don't think they were super strict though.
Great video, hopefully I'll make it there soon. I'm applying for a commission as an intelligence officer and I have my interview next week. Do you have any advice for the interviews?
I'm a little late. I hope it went well.
@@StevenBradleyMD No problem. It went well, now I'm just playing the waiting game.
What will happen if you fail the PRT?
Hi Steven. New accession here for ODS. Quick question in regards to traveling to, and from, ODS. My family intends on attending the activities (graduation and reception). Though I will travel to Newport alone, I am intending to travel back with them (driving). I’m hearing that you have to immediately leave Newport once graduated. However, I’m looking to leave Newport the following day with my family. Is this something that you may have seen others do? Hope to hear from you. Thanks in advance.
Hey Rod, don’t worry about leaving Newport immediately. You will have to clean out the dorms and check out of the base, but however long it takes to get to your gaining command is between you and them. Your orders have report dates. Worst case, if you take a week to report, they’ll charge you a week of leave. IF they actually keep track of the paperwork
Awesome! This was something I thought would be the case. I’ll definitely talk to both NRC and unit about this being a possibility. I can’t fathom having my family travel back alone. Thanks Steven. I really appreciate your response and you as well. 👍🏾
Did you have to jump from a high diving board for ods?
I want to be a Nurse practitioner in the navy, would I have to go straight into ODS because they told me it was for already commissioned officers, like idk I’m just confused.
And can I do ODS before going to nursing school?
Most likely you would complete nursing school and then attend ODS. To my knowledge, most military nurse practitioners are trained in the service after spending time as a nurse and putting together an application for NP school.
Are you allowed to bring roller luggage bags?
What time do you usually end your day each day to study, clean up, and prep for the next day? (Not lights out).
Yes, you can bring roller bags. Once you unpack, your luggage is stored. Day ends after dinner. Probably around 8. And you can study or work on projects, etc.
Hey Steven, great vid. What does the physical at ODS entail? Went to MEPS and was physically cleared already… just wondering. Thanks 🙏🏼
I don't think there was much of a physical. We completed a clearance form prior to participating in the PRT.
@@StevenBradleyMD thanks for the Vid! Super helpful!
Thank you for the good information. Question, what does the morning PT scene look like? What were the furthest runs, pace, all track? Just trying to get an idea of expectations and formulate a specific workout routine.
Great question. It was highly variable. The goal is passing the PRT (1.5 miles in
Did you receive BAH?
I got my MBA in SCLM (Supply Core Logistics Management.) If I'm not wrong, wouldn't that fall under ODS? My desired rate is SCO, and that falls under ODS. Any help would be appreciated!
Supply Corps candidates attend regular OCS, afik.
Question for you, sir. I'm currently finishing up my final courses for my BSN and sitting for the NCLEX mid next year. I'm interested in beginning my nursing career in the Navy. My concern is this: I was implanted with a cardiac pacemaker for an arrhythmia. The condition is totally controlled and I suffer no ill effects from it or from the device. I'm aware that there are a whole laundry list of disqualifiers, many of which involve the heart. I've been told that it may not necessarily result in my rejection, but I've also heard about medical waivers being issued in special circumstances. Could you give me your thoughts on this?
have you checked with your local medical recruiter to see if you could get a medical waiver or see if it's disqualifer?
@@willwiley1007 Yeah, unfortunately it's a no-go. I already met with my local recruiter and she ran it up the pole. The arrhythmia I've got is one of the most serious. Even if it's controlled, I'm too much of a liability. Appreciate the input.
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What did you memorize prior to going to ODS?
Nothing. Granted, I was fresh out of anesthesiology residency and taking my board exams. My brain was on cruise control. Eventually I learned the required oaths, creeds, etc. I think there was something about duties as a watch stander. But I realized I would NEVER need to know the information in the future. It came up once during a uniform inspection and I lost two points for not knowing the duties of a sentry or something, but my uniform was squared away so I passed. If you can do medical school, you can definitely get through ODS.
Hi! I want to be an entomologist for the Navy. Do you know if i should go to ODS before or after graduating college? Does it matter the order?
Is there any additional training after ODS?
There are! It depends on what training you are eligible for. Some additional training is associated with the deployment you are assigned to. Weapons training, dive training, flight training, etc.
What if someone doesn't have the money to buy those uniforms? Sounds like a lot. I would think they would provide at least the first set
There is a $400 uniform reimbursement.
Do you have to shave your head?
No you don’t!
Officer Boot Camp? That’s OCS