HI, MY NAME IS SAMANTHA KOELLHOFFER AND I AM

PURSUING A CAREER AS A EMERGENCY MEDICINE

PHYSICIAN

Coach Rogers’s 5th period Health Science Applications

WHERE I AM NOW? Currently, I am a junior at Buford

High School. The classes I have and am taking

will help me pursue an MD in Anatomy and Physiology.

MY CURRENT GPA IS 3.4

AFTER GRADUATING HS I WILL ATTEND……….

The US Air Force Academy I will pursue a bachelor’s

degree in Anatomy and Physiology

The tuition is free and I can cover any other costs with an Air Force scholarship that will only require four years of service afterwards.

AFTER RECEIVING A B.S.•I WILL ATTEND The Uniformed Services University of Health Science for my MD•The tuition is free and I will receive the pay of a military officer.•Because there are no dorms, the cost of living will vary based on what kind o living situation I am in.

REQUIREMENTS FOR BEING AN EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN Completion of a ACGME- or AOA-accredited program of

postgraduate specialty training Fellowships can be competed for during service as an EMP Salary varies based on rank High possibility of receiving this career as doctors are needed for

as long as there are active duty airmenCAREER SKILLS NEEDED

• Practice leading-edge combat medicine and have the opportunity to provide initial trauma care to deployed Airmen in theater hospitals

• Direct emergency services, disaster planning and provide training to nurses and medics in all aspects of emergency medical treatment.

• Possibly participate in special operations assignments and be the lead physician for critical care air transport teams

I WILL WORK WHEREVER MY JOB TAKES ME

As my career choice is as a part of the military, I won’t have a set place of employment. I might be stationed somewhere, but I am likely to be moved at any time. I could be on a base, in a plane, or anywhere else they decide they want me.

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