AMEDD Commissioning Programs

Name: AMEDD Commissioning Programs
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Description: AMEDD Commissioning Programs

AMEDD Commissioning Programs
U.S. Army Recruiting Command MAJ Ramon S. Bradshaw IPAP Program Manager Fort Knox, KY Introduce yourself. Tell your story. Address: Questions during brief ensure they have signed in Ensure they have the one page printout Q & A afterward or during depending on your style and time. Identify Army changes and that what is said today is only good today. As a general rule should be good for application in FY 2013. NEXT SLIDE

Purpose: Educate Soldiers, Leaders and educators on the educational opportunities offered by the AMEDD. Interservice Physician Assistant Program for the regular Army and Army Reserve (Army National Guard manages applications separately, but most of the requirements are the same) State the purpose. Ultimately the purpose is to educate Soldiers, leaders, retention and education center staff on the IPAP requirements NEXT SLIDE

What is an Army PA? AMEDD Commissioning Programs
Military health care professional certified to practice medicine with physician supervision. The AMEDD’s primary medical provider in battalion and division level TO&E units “From the Line, For the Line” ROLE I/II Subject Matter Expert Consider a brief overview of echelon I-V medical care. Over 80% of PA positions are in the TO&E, so keep that in mind when you write Letter of Intent (LOI) NEXT SLIDE

STARTING POINT Research the profession. Meet with someone in the profession Discuss the options with your family and friends (your support during the training). Meet with your education center counselor about your educational goals, aspirations, and paths. This slide may seem redundant, but I have this here to address what PA’s do in the Army vs civilian sector. -PA is a wonderful profession, but there are slight differences between the civilian sector and the military. Both require NCCPA, but only the USAR/NG requires a state license. -IPAP is ranked in the top 10% of PA schools in the nation. -this program will require money and time, so you need support . -education center can assist you with signing up for classes and taking the required tests. NEXT SLIDE

All applicants All applicants must submit a DA Photo dated within 12 months of board date. If deployed ACU photo is okay. Recommend a DA photo Geographical issues may use commercial photographer with DA Photo standards Below E-5 may require COC memo for the photo Passing APFT after 01 Oct Must be Certified by CDR/1SG Height and Weight or Tape Test IAW DA photo must be dated after 01 Jun 2012. If you are not near a DA photo lab, you can use a civilian photos studio, just ensure it is 5x8, no larger. APFT must be conducted in the FY you are applying. If after 01 Mar you have an updated APFT you may mail it in. Your CO or 1SG must sign the AFPT as a true certified copy, not just the digital signature. If you have a DA 5500 or 5501 it must be provided with the CO/1SG certification. NEXT SLIDE

Letter of Intent (LOI) Very important! Must be TYPED. Your opportunity to address the board in your own words. Have more than one person review your LOI. Professional who is writing the Letter of recommendation. LOI are so important. NEXT SLIDE

Letter’s of recommendation First line supervisor Commander PA must be on USAREC form (40 shadowing hours) Maximum of 5 letters May use USAREC Form 195 or May use Memorandum format addressed to the board It’s not who you know. It’s who knows you. IPAP does NOT require a GO letter. The additional LOR’s should be from someone who can address abilities/potentials outside of what is already provided in the IPAP packet. NEXT SLIDE

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Qualified for appointment IAW AR , and AR ORB/ERB must be certified true copy from your Commander or 1SG. Applicant must meet current HRC policy for “Time on Station” (TOS 24 months) prior to the projected school start date; Human Resources Command (HRC) clearance will be initiated for those selected to participate. Time on station is not much of an issues, except if OCONUS. One must complete ¾ of an OCONUS tour. If CONUS, one cannot PCS with less than 12 months on station. NEXT SLIDE

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS DA 61 Military career paperwork NCOER’s/OER’s/service record 1059’s Awards Professional training certificates DD 214/NGB cadets and E-4 and below do not have NCOER’s or OER’s, may have Chain Of Command do a MOCK evaluation. Cadet evaluations and LDAC evaluation. If not then conduct monthly counseling statements that address leadership tasks and follow up. NEXT SLIDE

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Commissioning Physical (Original or original signature) DD /DD 2808 No older than 12 months from board date. Send certified true copies. Must include ETOH, Drug Screen and HIV tests with lab printout. Enlisted, Warrant Officer applicants “Qualified for Commissioning IAW AR CHAPTER 2” Officer applicants “Qualified for Commissioning IAW AR CHAPTER 3” P2 Profiles are considered on a case-by-case basis for exception P3 profiles are ineligible (Non-waiverable) Incentives - They are plentiful and its not just based on money. No slide for “small elite corps”, note currently WO’s make up about 2.5% of the force. Note the ATLDP icon - Let the prospects know about the study and that if all the initiatives are passed, then the financial incentives will be more substantial in the future. (This is the only item that would “date” the slide deck.) 66 initiatives recommended and over 40 endorsed - at DA now for final approval. NEXT SLIDE NEXT SLIDE

WAIVERS Submit all documentation pertaining to waiver with a request citing the circumstances and conditions Age in Grade (over 38 at commissioning) Time in Service (less than 3 yrs or more than 8 yrs) Convictions (If you answered yes DA 61 item 26) Include all court documents and outcome. A letter of support from your Chain of Command is looked at favorably! Medical (IAW AR ) Include Consult and Recommendation from appropriate clinician A single conviction with a fine of over $250 must have an O-5 Commander memorandum of support addressed to the USAREC Commander. Medical waiver require all supporting documents and the approval authority is not the MTF, but USAREC. TIS: if you have more than 15 year Active Federal Service as of 01 jan 2014 the TIS waiver will not be approved . Officers if they have more than 5 years constructive credit as of 01 jan 2014 the TIS waiver will not be approved. NEXT SLIDE

IPAP APPLICATION Enlisted GT Score 110+ (Non Waiverable) Just as competitive as an officer. Even if you are not in the medical field, you are competitive. NEXT SLIDE

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Brief History of the PA 1965- First PA program at Duke University 1967- First graduate of Duke program 1971- Congress authorized Army to train PAs 1973- First Army PAs graduated at Ft Sam Houston 1980- First specialty training authorized 1984- PAs assigned to White House Medical Unit 1992-PAs commissioned as regular line officers in the Army Medical Specialist Corps (formerly Warrant Officers) 1996-Fort Sam Houston selected as the site for the Interservice PA Program (IPAP) This is where I talk about the IPAP program being in the top 10% of 170 of PA programs in the nation. NEXT SLIDE

Bottom Line Up Front Convert 60 SH to a Master Degree in 29 months Earn a wonderful profession as a Physician Assistant Become an Officer Accelerated Promotion to CPT NEXT SLIDE

Duties of an Army PA Provide advanced trauma management Conduct physical exams Diagnose and treat illnesses Order and interpret diagnostic tests Counsel on preventive health care Assist in surgery Write prescriptions NEXT SLIDE

Duties of an Army PA Provide soldier healthcare at Level I/II Treat all categories of beneficiaries Primary medical trainer to unit medics and combat lifesavers Serve as medical platoon leader Special staff officer to the commander Preventive medicine/field sanitation Medical logistics Other duties as assigned NEXT SLIDE

Phase I (Didactic) VERY CHALLENGING, BUT, ANYTHING WORTH HAVING IS! 64 weeks 1815 Contact hours (class room) pathology, radiology, pharmacology, psychiatry, OB/GYN, orthopedics, infectious diseases, etc. NEXT SLIDE A&P, chemistry

Phase II (2890 hours) 21 different clinical sites 52 weeks Clinical rotations include: Family Medicine/Primary Care Internal Medicine Ophthalmology Psychiatry Pediatrics Dermatology OB/GYN Orthopedics Surgery Emergency Medicine ENT/Allergy NEXT SLIDE

PHASE II SITES Fort Benning Fort Bliss Fort Bragg Fort Campbell Fort Carson Fort Hood Fort Knox Fort Leonard Wood Fort Polk Fort Riley Fort Sill Fort Stewart Tripler AMC West Point By exception only Air Force locations NEXT SLIDE

Bachelor Science Degree from University of Nebraska at end of phase I Master Degree in Physician Assistant from University of Nebraska upon completion of 29 months program 54 months Active Duty Service Obligation USAR 6 years SELRES + 2 years NEXT SLIDE

Basic Qualifications Enlisted, Commissioned, Warrant Officer, or Cadet (Any Service) USAR IPAP seats are only open for USAR Soldiers Regular Army IPAP seats are open for all branches USAR no minimum time requirement, but must request a waiver if > 8 years of service (if applying for a USAR IPAP seat). NEXT SLIDE

= Educational/academic Must have a SAT within 5 years of application deadline. Minimum of 450 in math and reading Combined score of math plus reading must be equal to or great than 1000 SAT Improvement Program: SAT: NEXT SLIDE

Educational/academic Continued Grade Point Averages Overall GPA must be 2.5 or greater Derived from official transcripts of all schools ever attended Science GPA must be 2.5 or greater Derived from all science related courses Includes clinical courses NEXT SLIDE

Educational/academic Continued Academic work sheet (USAREC Form 1235) include all courses and letter grades. Official transcripts sent to the USAREC Program managers NO degree is required to apply for these programs We need all official transcripts from all academic institutions every attended since high school. No high school transcripts are required. NEXT SLIDE

Educational Prerequisites 60 semester hours The following 30SH must be in residence: (In accredited class or internet (online) course with letter grade of C or better. You MAY NOT use MOS,CLEP,DANTES to satisfy requirement) 6 hours English (3SH Writing) 6 hours Humanities – ex Social Sciences, Government, History, Art etc. 3 hours of Psychology (any type) 3 hours of College Algebra or higher math (NOT intro or intermediate.) NEXT SLIDE

Educational Prerequisites Continue 6 hours Chemistry (general or higher) ***No Lab is required – it can be taken online. Intro to Chemistry is NOT acceptable. 3 hours Anatomy (Human) Intro class are acceptable 3 hours Physiology (Human) Medical terminology (online, military training, CLEP, military correspondence course. Required and should be within 5 years of school if selected) science classes have a 10 year time limit at the time they attend school. So if the chemistry class was taken prior to 8 years ago it is too old. NEXT SLIDE

Academic Delay / Alternate May apply with 3 required courses or less (15 SH or less) in progress after application due date (1 Mar)--- Coursework must be complete NLT 31 Dec year of application If selected as Academic Delay: Slot for attendance is guaranteed if you complete all coursework NLT 31 Dec year of application Gives 2nd chance and more time for academics Must reapply the following year if not selected. ROTC Cadets have a slightly different timeline. They have until they graduate from college to completed the pre-reqs. NEXT SLIDE

Requirements Completion Course (RCC) Only for Regular Army IPAP selects Assigns Soldiers to AMEDD C&S while they complete 15SH of IPAP prerequisite courses. May only be missing Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, or Algebra. Applicant is responsible for all tuition and costs. Tuition Assistance may be available school includes labs in two of the science classes, so actually taking 17 SH CDT’s should not apply for this. NEXT SLIDE

Requirements Completion Course (RCC) Higher SAT requirement (Non-Waiverable) Minimum composite 1100 (math + reading) Must have a 3.0 overall GPA at the time of application (Non-Waiverable) Have 45 SH College Credit 15 must be resident prerequisite credits Must have 6 SH English,3 SH Psych., 6SH Humanities If you CLEP English you would only have to take 3 classes and be able to apply to IPAP. NEXT SLIDE

IPAP Specific Application Documents Curriculum Vitae DA 160 with dates of desired class priority preference Jan/April/Aug Officers DA 71 oath of office and appointment letter ROTC must include ROTC contract Follow the CV on the website CDT’s: DA160, if you graduate from college in may 2014 then you would put Jan 2015 in all three blocks, because you have to attend BOLC before you start IPAP. NEXT SLIDE

Application Process AR , The IPAP MILPER message for FY 13 POC: MAJ Ramon S. Bradshaw PA-C at USAREC (502) DSN with request for FY 2013 application information. Application deadline - 1 Mar Selection Board: June Results posted: Aug MILPER MSG Attend January, April, or August NEXT SLIDE

What will my rank be? Everyone accumulates months towards promotion during school ENLISTED E-4 and below will be paid as E-5 E-5 and above maintain their pay grade All wear “OCS” Graduate as 1LT with 2 years of constructive credit NEXT SLIDE

What will my rank be? OFFICERS Will arrive at school with their new rank based on constructive credit: Take the total months served as an officer, as of report date of class (tentatively use 1 Jan of school year). Divide that number by 2. If it equals 18 you will be a 1LT. NEXT SLIDE

What will my rank be? WARRANT OFFICERS Will attend school wearing their Warrant Officer rank NEXT SLIDE

ENDPOINT MASTER DEGREE IN 29 months ARMY OFFICER ACCELERATED 1ST PROMOTION PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Great Military Career Great Civilian Career Continue to serve this great country NEXT SLIDE

The Army PA Specialty Training Aviation Medicine Eligible after 4 years post graduate experience Masters: Adult Education Public Health Health administration Occupational Medicine Preventive Medicine Doctorate of Science Intensivist Emergency Medicine Orthopedics NEXT SLIDE

NAVY POC douglas.l.faison@amedd.army.mil
is a great resource, however, I would also add a link to NAVMED MPT&E: CDR Douglas L. Faison Navy Senior Service Representative Academy of Health Sciences Interservice Physician Assistant Program

Questions All questions regarding the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) may be directed to MAJ Ramon S. Bradshaw, Program Manager at: (800) extension 60386 If you have Suggestions, Questions, or Advice please or visit IPAP page on facebook

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