Any other vets with a PhD? Particularly looking to connect with enlisted to PhD

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Fellow warrior scholar here

Former enlisted infantryman, then PhD in particle physics, now consultant

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What was your undergrad and path to get to the PhD program?

I'm a CPA. That's like a doctor of finances.

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No it’s not.

As a former officer, I can assure you enlisted folks brains are physically too small to earn a PhD.

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Haha, you called it!

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I have my PhD in molecular neuroscience and have a MBA

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I did my MBA for fun. I’m about to do an MPH as well.

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I don't have much to add but think it's cool seeing vets doing this stuff

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Prior enlisted, CFP, and half way through my DBA.

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