All Branch Topic (ABT) How competitive is mil training in civilian world?

I've done searches and did not find what I was looking for, so forgive me if this thread is redundant, or misplaced. If I did a military program for school (HPSP or FAP), would I be a competitive applicant for civilian jobs later? To be clear, I AM interested in a career in the military (my husband served 6 years in the Marine Corps, so I am familiar with and enjoy military life). I am concerned that if I do my military residency and serve my time, what do I do if I decide to get out? Can I get a good civilian job with the military residency training? From the perspective of a military spouse dealing with the Naval Hospital, the doctors there don't always have a great reputation... poor training or an individual's failure? (Vitamin M, anyone?) I am also concerned about matching a specialty of my choosing. Right now, I am strongly interested in Pathology. If the branch I'm in doesn't want pathologists when I graduate, and they don't have path residencies available, will I be obligated to apply to other military residencies? The recruiter told me I can do any specialty I like... but he's a recruiter, so I'm a little suspicious. I've read that you get a certain number of "choices," but I don't understand if those are just choices of locations/programs or if they are actually choices of specialties. I've read the threads on military matching and deferments and I'm afraid I don't understand the process. If anyone replies and uses acronyms, please define them the firs...
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