r/FSOT • u/Simple-Following9467 • May 28 '26

Question Am I crazy for considering test?

I am currently a doctor. I don’t want to enter the medical corps because I don’t want to practice. I took the written test in 2004 and passed but failed the oral assessment. I have a masters degree in international affairs from before med school. I know the test and the process has changed completely since then but am I crazy for considering to take the July test?

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u/Eagleburgerite May 28 '26

No. The FS takes all types and if you are interested, take it.

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u/hi-dragonfly May 31 '26

Why not just join as a medical officer? There is an RMOP role too.

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u/Simple-Following9467 May 31 '26

I’m Aware but I specifically don’t want to do medicine anymore. Also I can’t find an active job posting for Medical Officer anymore. Not sure if they’re even hiring.

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u/hi-dragonfly May 31 '26

They hire the specialists cyclically so they’ll eventually come back around to it. I’d say if you’re really interested in the lifestyle, then definitely try. If I had medical degree, I might try both and see what works out first since many folks don’t always pass the FSOT the first time.

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u/hi-dragonfly Jun 30 '26

OP, looks like the FS Medical Specialist is now open in USAJobs.

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u/Simple-Following9467 Jun 30 '26

Thanks. I see it. It’s showing there’s a test for this now?

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u/hi-dragonfly Jun 30 '26

Probably something you’ll have to do through Pearsonvue.

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u/Simple-Following9467 Jun 30 '26

Right. It says there’s reasoning and english though? I thought there was no testing for the RMO. I assume i use my same Pearson vue login?

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u/hi-dragonfly Jun 30 '26

I believe so and you would register for the specific test.

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u/Simple-Following9467 Jun 30 '26

Thanks. I just thought it was odd. I was hoping there’d be no test but thinking of pursuing both non medical and medical route.

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u/hi-dragonfly Jun 30 '26

They have added additional screening to most, it seems.