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Hello Everyone! Just wanted to give you an update on the requirements to apply for our highly competitive Physical Therapist position for the Active Duty Army and Army Reserve. Requirements to Apply: 1. Applicants must possess a conferred doctorate degree in physical therapy (DPT) from a...

Hello! As a Army Medical Recruiter, i get the question asked quite often. I've done my unofficial research, DOD website viewing, and listening to Word of Mouth and I am inexperienced on knowing any major differences. Anyone have any experience or insight? I do know that for the new 2026 Fiscal...

A question I get a LOT as a Army Medical Recruiter is, "Am I too old to join the Army as a Physician?" The answer I give is.... "it depends!" So the U.S. Army is typically looking for a qualified Applicant between the ages of 21 and 42. This is our targeted age group. HOWEVER. It does happen...

Hey everyone, I'm an active duty family medicine doc currently in a fellowship program and needing to think about what I'm going to be doing after graduation. One of the options is to return to my residency program to be faculty. I graduated 4 years ago and since that time I've only been seeing...

Hello all, I noticed that there has yet to be a thread about the AY 2026 application cycle, so here it is! A little about me: I am an active duty commissioned officer in the US Army (CPT / O-3), currently in command of my second company. I’ve worked in two different fields; I commissioned into...

Hello all, forgive me, but I will be making assumptions for my MCAT score as I want to gauge the possibility of making it into school before focusing on the MCAT. Kansas White Male Local Undergrad (Philosophy): cGPA 3.48 sGPA 2.96 -- Four undergraduate institutions over six years, worked...

Hi all, I'm a prior service Cadet (I've been in a National Guard Rifle Company all 5 years). I commission with YG 2026 (planning on infantry) and I'm extremely interested in attending one of the top 4 carribean med schools. I'm familiar with their admission requirements (each are slightly...

Hello, has anyone here recently had luck enrolling in TSP during HPSP ADT? (specifically Army with no prior service to dent/med school) I have seen conflicting things on mil med sites, SDN, and reddit. Per the below linked navy website : "HPSP and FAP participants can only open a TSP account...

I need help with my school list! I used admit.org to get an idea of where to start. I have FAP, so I can apply to 20 MD. Will apply DO as well. GPA: 3.85 Overall and 3.77 science MCAT score(s) and breakdown. Include all (non-voided) attempts. 504 (126/126/126/126) State of residence or...

Hello, I am a current high school senior choosing between the United States Naval Academy and Brown PLME (8 year BS/MD program). The Academy and medicine are both dreams for me and I know they might not be compatable. Brown PLME Pros Cons guaranteed admission into Warren-Alpert medical...

I am currently finishing my last year of payback for my military scholarship. I am at a vital point in my life where I have two roads I could take. If I was younger and applied to OMFS immediately after dental school into military, then that is a given path. However, I didn't do that route and...

cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS cGPA: 3.44 sGPA: 3.79 MCAT score(s) and breakdown 505 [126/123/127/129] 1/2024 494 [123/122/124/125] 4/2022 State of residence or country of citizenship (if non-US) Arizona Ethnicity and/or race African & Native American (Blackfoot...

Anyone know of any dental CE course other than AAID Maxicourse where the G.I. Bill covers it or heard it may cover?

So very non-trad been in the military for 8 years and graduated college 10 years ago. So the people who have said they will write me letters of recommendation all asked for an example or to have me write them a draft that they would tweak. Is there a good example that most use? I have only been...

I am a 4-year Army HPSP recipient currently in my first year of dental school and wanted some insight regarding OMFS residency in the Army. I have always been interested in that field and I so I am trying to make myself the most competitive applicant for when I am able to apply for residencies...

Hello Everyone! Interested in learning more about military residency and fellowship applications for those in psychiatry? Well, we have the event for you. The Society of Uniformed Services Psychiatrists (SUSP) is hosting a webinar on Navigating the Military Application Process in Psychiatry with...

I have always dreamt of becoming a doctor. In the Philippines, most kids rely on their parents for everything until they get their degree and marry off. Work is frowned upon (unless you are within poverty line), scholarships are scarce, and parents pay for school so no one really does loans/ get...

Hi all - first major post here. I am a Pediatric Dentist with a deep family history of military service. I have not heard very much about Pediatric Dentistry roles with the US Armed Services. Does anyone have information about lifestyle, bases, practice style, etc.? I would love all input. Thanks.

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As the question suggests, I believe I have an Other Than Honorable discharge under AWOL although I havent recieved any papers yet. To keep this short, I incurred a large amount of debt towards the end of my first enlistment with the Guard. Fast forward into the start of my second enlistment at...

Alright so I have a hell of a story. I dropped out in 10th grade and worked as a welder for a few years and made it to community college. Real cowboy or country-boy stuff. Had to pay for community college so I picked up a second job in Orthopedic Surgery, fell in love. Ortho Trauma is my jam. I...

To preface, I am a 22 year old Alabama resident beginning medical school this July and will be married in April. I am taking the MDSSP and will be commissioning into the Alabama National Guard in the next couple of months. My fiancé and I are looking for housing and trying to come up with some...

Hi everyone, I'm currently a sophomore double majoring in public health and neurobiology and have been thinking about what avenues I could take after undergrad. I've always been interested in joining the military (37A or a medical MOS) and I think it'll be a great learning opportunity life...

Hello, I begin medical school in July and will be commissioning into the National Guard (MDSSP) in the coming months. My unit and school are only 2 hours apart, but I am worried about residency. If I get into a residency program several states away from my unit location, will I be able to swap...

Hello everyone! I'm currently applying for the Army-Baylor DPT Program. Starting a thread to connect with other applicants. A little about me. I served 8 years active duty on submarines in the Navy. I have been in Navy Reserves for the past 3 years. This is my first time applying.

Hi All, I’m looking for some advice on whether joining the Army or Air National Guard will hinder or aide my progress for applying to med school. It will most certainly prolong the process but I’m still interested to hear others opinions. I’m several years away from applying because I need to...

Hi All, I’m looking for some advice on whether joining the Army or Air National Guard will hinder or aide my progress for applying to med school. It will most certainly prolong the process but I’m still interested to hear others opinions. I’m several years away from applying because I need to...

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PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE THIS MESSAGE Still awaiting verification but self-calculated cGPA: 3.56 sGPA: 3.3 MCAT - 494 State of Residence - Grew up in TN. Strong ties to WA, MS. URM Ivy Nonvolunteer clinical - Est. 7000+. Volunteer Clinical - 300+ (VAMC, Community Clinics for...

Hi everyone, I have been working with an HPSP recruiter and today they asked me to send a picture of my social security card and birth certificate for my security clearance since I am currently living 14 hours from the town where my recruiter is and cannot go in person to have them scanned. I...

Please use this thread to ask any questions specific to the AACOMAS application for the 2022-2023 cycle. Ask away and good luck!

I recently withdrew my acceptance from USUHS after choosing to attend a civilian USMD program instead. I just couldn't overlook the ≥7 year obligation plus the many cons of milmed discussed on these boards: lack of control over my career and family life, limited job opportunities for my SO...

Is it possible to join the military in med school then enter a military residency without using HPSP? (Presumably passing through Commissioned Officer Training between the two.)

What options are available for a US-IMG attending a residency program in the US? This is in terms of commitments, financial assistance and serving a certain amount of time in the military.

Hi all, I'm currently on active duty (non-medical) and working on a post bac with the intention of going to medical school. From everything I have read and know about myself, I will be much happier on the military side of the house. It's been a great experience for me these past years that I...

Hi, basically what time title says. I am currently applying for the 3 year Air Force HPSP scholarship and interview in a few days (lmk if you have any tips please). I have talked to a few dental students who are on the HPSP scholarship but I have not had the opportunity to talk to anyone who has...

Hello! This is my very first post on SDN after many many years of lurking without an account. I finally have a question pressing enough to ask here. I’m a 4th year Army HPSP dental student who applied to the 1-Year AEGD and recently got placed on the waitlist, or OML. I wanted to reach out and...

Good evening everyone! I am currently an Active Duty Army officer who is starting to look at his options post Army service. As with many people who serve, I know that I really like serving other people and would like to continue it in the medical realm. I have a BS in Psychology and MA in...

Hello all, I have been digging but can’t seem to find if you are able to switch from reserves to active duty as a physician? I know most often, especially enlisted, to go from reserves to active you need to be relieved of reserves duty then reinlist. However, I found information that stated...

From what I know to, there are only two options for officers to go to medical school and civilian residency after completing service obligations: 1) resignation and 2) transfer to reserve. My questions are: 1. Are there other options to gurantee to be able to do civilian residency? 2. If...