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 😅
@StevenBradleyMD3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chief!! I've featured a couple of Navy Docs and Dentists on my podcast as well (The Black Doctors Podcast).
@alexrwat1003 жыл бұрын
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.
@StevenBradleyMD3 жыл бұрын
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.
@huyaobang2 жыл бұрын
As a person that went through OCS, ODS seemed like a joke. It was a month just to get your uniform and get out.
@doc_b_rad_anesthesia59572 жыл бұрын
Yup! Did not compare in the slightest
@brittanysmith96762 ай бұрын
Did you have to jump from a high diving board for ods?
@rj_bowsa2 жыл бұрын
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.
@87docbrad2 жыл бұрын
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
@rj_bowsa2 жыл бұрын
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. 👍🏾
@jessicadaniellegeiger40363 жыл бұрын
@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.
@christopherholroyd4083 жыл бұрын
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?
@StevenBradleyMD3 жыл бұрын
I'm a little late. I hope it went well.
@christopherholroyd4083 жыл бұрын
@@StevenBradleyMD No problem. It went well, now I'm just playing the waiting game.
@charleskotulski67963 жыл бұрын
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
@StevenBradleyMD3 жыл бұрын
Feel free to DM me on Instagram. I'm curious about your incentive. How long will you receive the FAP scholarship?
@AlexZ-lc6nl Жыл бұрын
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!
@vicky1rn527 ай бұрын
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.
@momo849304 ай бұрын
Hey @vicky1rn52 I am a nurse also considering this. I would love to ger your insight on the application process and everything!
@VENAT0RIS3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this, it was very helpful.
@StevenBradleyMD3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@classylil053 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful. I have an MBA, and am studying for my LSAT. I wanna be a JAG in the Navy.
@ObjectivelyBias3 жыл бұрын
You got it. I became an RN at 39 and joined the navy nurse corps reserves at 40.
@StevenBradleyMD3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped! I was at ODS with some JAG officers!
@ObjectivelyBias3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the content.
@DreRockstarr3 жыл бұрын
What will happen if you fail the PRT?
@jamestang65443 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. Thank you, doctor.
@sydneydulcio14953 жыл бұрын
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?
@StevenBradleyMD3 жыл бұрын
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.
@ObjectivelyBias3 жыл бұрын
Did you receive BAH?
@stephaniesignorelli65883 жыл бұрын
Great, factual video. Thank you
@healer246 Жыл бұрын
Officer Boot Camp? That’s OCS
@tyler75492 жыл бұрын
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!
@rachelyobs752010 ай бұрын
Supply Corps candidates attend regular OCS, afik.
@markwylam52133 жыл бұрын
Very genuine, very informative.
@StevenBradleyMD3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.
@dannydang20142 жыл бұрын
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).
@StevenBradleyMD2 жыл бұрын
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.
@catcat36083 жыл бұрын
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
@StevenBradleyMD3 жыл бұрын
There is a $400 uniform reimbursement.
@bryansdiaz6851 Жыл бұрын
Is there any additional training after ODS?
@StevenBradleyMD Жыл бұрын
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.
@MuchKoku2 жыл бұрын
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?
@willwiley10072 жыл бұрын
have you checked with your local medical recruiter to see if you could get a medical waiver or see if it's disqualifer?
@MuchKoku2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@soundman70852 жыл бұрын
Hey Steven, great vid. What does the physical at ODS entail? Went to MEPS and was physically cleared already… just wondering. Thanks 🙏🏼
@StevenBradleyMD2 жыл бұрын
I don't think there was much of a physical. We completed a clearance form prior to participating in the PRT.
@soundman70852 жыл бұрын
@@StevenBradleyMD thanks for the Vid! Super helpful!
@tomfromcharlotte3 жыл бұрын
Great information! Makes me a little more confident. What te were lights out usually?
@StevenBradleyMD3 жыл бұрын
Lights out may have been around 11. I don't think they were super strict though.
@sugarbear12253 жыл бұрын
👍🏾
@stephaniesignorelli65883 жыл бұрын
What did you memorize prior to going to ODS?
@StevenBradleyMD3 жыл бұрын
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.
@sashes3752 жыл бұрын
Do you have to shave your head?
@doc_b_rad_anesthesia59572 жыл бұрын
No you don’t!
@etamm13 жыл бұрын
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.
@StevenBradleyMD3 жыл бұрын
Great question. It was highly variable. The goal is passing the PRT (1.5 miles in
@makaylaphillips82553 жыл бұрын
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?