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Hello guys - I am considering joining the ARNG or the Reserves with 24 month stabilization while completing residency (endo). I have heard some positive and negative things about whether it is worth it. I understand the location and unit will largely dictate the overall experience. I would...

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I have heard that time spent doing a residency abroad doesn't count towards accreditation in the US. However, is it possible to do residency on a US base abroad and have that count? Also is it possible to do residency on a base if you are not employed by the Navy or Army ( I don't think I'm...

Hello All, I know this topic is beaten to death on SDN, but I was accepted into a good state MD (allopathic) medical school. I am considering the HPSP scholarship with the Navy. I understand that financial motives alone are not sufficient enough to make it a logical choice, and the...

Hello Milmed, Incoming M1 here- currently working on both AF (3-year) and Army (4-year) HPSP scholarships. I have been researching both of these scholarships and the fine print associated with both. I have decided I would be okay with becoming a flight surgeon in the AF, but I can't find very...

Read the prior threads...still looking for some input. I'm an active Army Officer working as an Executive Officer (Roughly 60 to 70 hours a week...maybe more but I don't want to overestimate...deployed once...ramping up for Afghanistan deployment currently) and there is no way possible I can...

Hi All, I was accepted to the HPSP for the Army this fiscal year and was wondering if anyone has an idea about duty stations after licensure? I'm aware of the five internship sites, and sites for post-doc/fellowships, but can't seem to find information on where folks go next in the behavioral...

Hello, SDN! I come here humbly seeking the advice of those before me. I am due to leave active-duty Army by the end of the year, and I am going to get back on the med school track after. Ideally I wanted to apply for a post-bacc, pre-med program, but I have too many science credits from the...

Gentleman, After consideration I think the HPSP route is my best option, due to the length of my current ADSO. If I was to wait out my SLRP ADSO I would be waiting another 3 years. I have heard that conditional releases with the intent of joining the HPSP program, upon acceptance to medical...

Hey everybody! I'm a MS-1 and am very interested in the Army MDSS Program, or the Medical-Dental School Stipend Program. I'm pretty familiar with the service obligation, but I just wanted to hear from some actual students in the program and see what you guys think about managing school work...

Hello, does anyone know how I can become certified in a foreign language proficiency in order to get Foreign Language Pay? Also, I have a number of other certificates from my school that certify me in invisalign, nitrous sedation, basic life support, emergency preparedness, etc. Does having...

cgpa 3.3 sgpa 3.6 MCAT- Haven't taken yet, but projecting a 32 to 34 after practice tests Age: 30 Non-Traditional- Family, three kids Bachelors: HIM (Texas State University) Initial bad grades and withdrawals during freshman and sophomore year with strong upward trend, culminating with Deans...

Hi all so I am getting suspended from college for a year for a really dumb cheating incident that occurred back when I was a freshman. I won't serve my punishment until after my sophomore year because I was fighting the case. During that time I will be joining the Army National Guard as a medic...

I have a question regarding housing and changing bases after completing and 1year-AEGD 1) How did you go about finding a place to live? I was told that as an officer you are not allowed to live on base. I live in a totally different state than my future AEGD program. I have to go to BOLC before...

Hi everyone! So I have recently started to think about the future and of course BOLC came to mind. I'm graduating end of May, going to 1 year AEGD and just now read a phenomenal post a few lines bellow this one titled "Army BOLC 2015 - what was it like." A really phenomenal job with that post...

Hey Guys, I was curious with the new VA bill passing for podiatrists to be considered physicians now, how will that affect our pay grade in the VA system and will that effect the HSCP scholarships if we joined the Navy/Army etc. Thanks

Hey everyone, So I have a question regarding the year commitment to the Army after a 4 year HPSP scholarship. To my understanding it is a MINIMUM commitment of 8 years after residency, 4 of which must be done on Active Duty. If my residency years, not counting intern year, surpass the amount of...

Just called to get information about the OTS dates for Air Force applicants, as I couldn't find the information easily. If anyone knows the dates for Army/Navy, I am sure others would appreciate it. Air Force OTS for HPSP and USUHS students is Class 1605 and will take place on June 27 - July...

Hello, Does anybody have more information on the ACP program through the Army? I know that if you do the 12-month Army AEGD and the Advanced Clinical Practice Program afterward, that you are able to get an $18k, $27k or $35k bonus per year, but I can't find much information about the ACP...

Hello, I know that with the Army, if you do the 12-month AEGD and the Advanced Clinical Practice Program afterwards (I've heard it's self-paced but some people have mentioned completing it in 8 months), it entitles you to between $18,000 and $35,000 more per year as a bonus. If one does a Navy...

Hey there, SDN. I am an OMS-I in the Army's HPSP. Every Army HPSP OMS-II I have spoken to at my school has decided against taking the USMLE. I have heard that the Army only looks at your COMLEX score if you are in a osteopathic medical school. Would any 2nd-4th year HPSP future osteopaths care...

There are a couple previous threads dedicated to this, but they are fairly outdated (about 7 years old). Granted, I know maybe not a TON has changed in 7 years, but let's not assume that there have not been changes. I'm hopefully looking for responses from people who have A) applied to these...

There are a couple previous threads dedicated to this, but they are fairly outdated (about 7 years old). Granted, I know maybe not a TON has changed in 7 years, but let's not assume that there have not been changes. I'm hopefully looking for responses from people who have A) applied to these...

I'm currently in the Army as an IT guy, and I hate it I want to start in medicine. I have 2 paths that I can take, each with varying pros and cons. First I have the option of West Point (a college for the Army). Pros. Ill be able to put my full time into studying and I'll be able to get the...

Hello! I'm new to the forums, but I am wondering if someone can shed some light on the Army HPSP. Sometimes I feel like I'm not getting definitive answers to my questions from my recruiter. So, here are my questions: 1) How many Army HPSP scholarships are given out each year? 2) My recruiter...

Just wondering. We have unique life experiences so it would be nice to find others who are sharing this journey. If so... How long have you been in? Officer/Enlisted? Which service? Deployments? How far along are you on your progression towards D school? How are you balancing pre-reqs and...

Hi all, I'm new here. I am in the process of joining the ARNG as an incoming M1 and have been talking to a very knowledgeable recruiter. However, this is one thing I absolutely want to make sure: If I don't take MDSSP, am I still exempt from involuntary mobilization during medical school and...

I am an infantryman in the National Guard, and my unit this past weekend was given a warning order of a possible deployment to the Middle East in the middle of next spring semester. Nothing is set in stone or guaranteed yet. I am not against deploying, but the timing is the problem: I am a...

I am an infantryman in the National Guard, and my unit this past weekend was given a warning order of a possible deployment to the Middle East in the middle of next spring semester. Nothing is set in stone or guaranteed yet. I am not against deploying, but the timing is the problem: I am a...

I have a few questions for any army dentists who can answer regarding a new training program and how it may affect Army HPSP scholars. http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/some-new-info-on-the-new-4-training-course-for-hpsp-students.1140211/#post-16534631 This thread says that there is a...

A friend and I (first-years) have been working on a google site to be a comprehensive resource for those trying to make a decision on whether or not to join the HPSP. Its a recount of all of our experiences in the program and some advice for future HPSP students. It's a work in progress, but...

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I was wondering if anyone on here has applied for a position as Army Microbiologist? overall I know it is a very small field, my packet is currently into the selection board, but I am told selections are being done differently this year (not a one time board, but monthly until filled).... this...

So my recruiters last week told me that I need to get a note from my PCP saying that none of my medical history will be an issue in the Army. But will I need to get notes from ALL my previous doctor's visits? (ER to get 4 stitches on a cut, throat infection, bronchitis, allergy test from 2008)...

Hi everyone. I am considering my options for both paying for medical school and possibly service to my country. As such, I have done some forum reading and other research on branch specific websites on HPSP and FAP in the navy or air force. I am a female late 20s person with recent acceptance to...

Now that the Class of 2018 has received their acceptances I thought it was a good time to get the ball rolling for the 2019 class. This will be my first year applying to the program or any PT program for that matter. I left the Army about a year ago with plans of completing my prereqs, GRE...