military medicine

Hi SDN! I searched for information on this, but the closest I could find was a post in 2007 that didn't answer my question. I am currently a medical student and O-1 in the Army Reserve's MDSSP program. As part of the program, I am attached to APMC down in Georgia. I've read about the EFMB, and...

I am currently in my 4th year of residency for orthopedic surgery. I am commissioned as an O3 in the army reserves and doing the STRAP/HPLRP. Does anyone have information of what life is like post residency? I am trying to sign a contract with a private practice group, and they have concerns...

Hi all. I'm currently AF enlisted considering HPSP, or at the very least, considering military residency (interested in OB/GYN atm). How does post-residency assignment work? Is there a dream sheet sort of system? Obviously it's ultimately up to AFPC, but is there a process of listing preferred...

Hello everyone. My friend has just been placed on the Order of Merit list for the ARMY AMEDD HPSP. Her recruiter has told her that this doesn't necessarily mean anything at this stage. It's not a guaranteed acceptance, not a decline; basically it's a waitlist. She was a competitive applicant for...

Hey folks, hoping for some guidance here. 30 year old guy, finished IM residency a year ago, currently very happy doing a Hospitalist gig at a major tertiary center in SoCal, no prior military experience but i’m interested in joining the Air Force Reserves. My reasons are simple: one, i’ve...

I am a third year who was Navy HPSP. I've been informed that the Navy medical review board has decided to discharge me for a h/o PE with a subsequent finding of slightly low Protein C levels that my doctor stated shouldn't be a worry. It is documented that the PE was caused by an injury that...

I'm currently in Air Force ROTC and will be serving my four year service commitment after I graduate. My question is what kind of job will I be able to get during active duty. I'm majoring in biology and minoring in neuroscience? Will I be working in a lab in a base, or will I be doing admin...

Alright, so I'm applying the military match this year as an MS4. I liked the idea of EM, especially after urgent care and trauma calls. So I asked to rotate EM, my school wouldn't allow me to rotate the specialty until I was interviewing. So my first EM rotation was as an interview rotation...

Hi, I am currently an undergraduate student at Duke majoring in biomedical engineering. My goal is to attend USUHS medical school, but my engineering coursework took a real hit on my GPA, (~3). I am looking into ways to raise my GPA, such as post-bacc programs. If I were to raise it to a more...

I aspire to become a military physician. However as a woman going into military, I'm greatly worried about going getting raped/sexually assaulted in the line of training and work. The stats of women getting sexually assaulted and/or raped and later getting retaliated in the military are...

Hey everyone, I'm a pre med student applying to med school this upcoming summer. I've been really interested in going into military medicine through the HPSP program or the USUHS Military med school. I come from a big military family and I think it would be an honor and unique experience to...

I was recently accepted to medical school as part of a pre-acceptance partnership between my undergraduate school and the medical school. I wanted to pursue military medicine, but I found out I will not qualify for the HPSP since I will not have earned my bachelors when I start med school (I...

Hi all. So a little background on me: I am currently an undergrad studying Business with a minor in health administration, and pre med as well, and am also a 68W (healthcare specialist aka medic) in the national guard with an infantry unit. By the time I graduate, my guard contract will be over...

Hi all, I'm 24 and currently a graduate student getting my Master's of Science in Athletic Training (graduation 05/2017), my grades are (uGPA 3.5, sGPA 3.65, gGPA 4.0). Unfortunately, I wasn't flirting with the thought of medical school until I started this program. After hundreds of hours...

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Hey guys, Any suggestions on a book detailing the history of amputations? I saw one on amazon.com for like 279.00 called the history of limb amputation.way to much on the price, but looked interesting. Thank you!

Re-posting this in Military Medicine: I'm looking for some insight into military medicine as a DO vs. MD. My understanding is that the two are virtually indistinguishable to the military, but I'm curious: 1) Are any residencies in the military less friendly to DOs (in general or compared to...

I'm looking for some insight into military medicine as a DO vs. MD. My understanding is that the two are virtually indistinguishable to the military, but I'm curious: 1) Are any residencies in the military less friendly to DOs (in general or compared to the civilian world)? 2) Is a DO...

If this thread sounds repetitive, please be aware that the only current posts I found on this issue were for dentistry, and others were at least 5 years old or did not answer my specific questions. I am a prior service Marine trying to choose between Army and Airforce HPSP. I am 28 years old...

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...

I have read many negative things about HPSP, but most of them are dated and almost a decade old. Does anyone who has recently graduated have solid advice on it. I want to join the ARMY HPSP. I do want the financial benefits, but I also want to serve my country and have always thought it would be...

I am currently getting ready to apply to medical school and am seriously considering the Navy HPSP scholarship. I am interested in doing a pediatric residency and a fellowship in critical care pediatrics. I do understand that as I go to school and do rotations my interests can change and I will...

I am currently getting ready to apply to medical school and am seriously considering the Navy HPSP scholarship. I am interested in doing a pediatric residency and a fellowship in critical care pediatrics. I do understand that as I go to school and do rotations my interests can change and I will...

That the military will pay for my university makes enlisting once I get my transfer credits tempting. However, if it's better to go into HPSP/FAP/NSCP after uni I can do that and find other means of paying for uni. Which is the most efficient point to reap the full benefits of military admission?

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...