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    Current Navy Scholar here to Answer questions (HPSP & HSCP)

    Hi, I'm a current Navy Collegiate Scholar (HSCP) here to answer any questions you have. I did extensive research into the HPSP as well and have many friends doing it, so I am well versed. I am also prior enlisted with the Army and with the Air Force, so I have lots of insights. Best (HSCP)...
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    Current Navy scholar here to Answer questions (HPSP & HSCP)

    Hi, I'm a current Navy Collegiate Scholar (HSCP) here to answer any questions you have. I did extensive research into the HPSP as well and have many friends doing it, so I am well versed. I am also prior enlisted with the Army and with the Air Force, so I have lots of insights. Best (HSCP)...
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    Current Navy Scholar here to Answer questions (HPSP & HSCP)

    Hi, I'm a current Navy Collegiate Scholar (HSCP) here to answer any questions you have. I did extensive research into the HPSP as well and have many friends doing it, so I am well versed. I am also prior enlisted with the Army and with the Air Force, so I have lots of insights. Best
  4. SARmedic8401

    Are ADCOMS wary of Paramedics/Military Medics?

    Anyone who's been in the EMS or Military medicine fields are aware of the "Para-God" mentality that sometimes exist, or the military medics who take the nickname "doc" a little too far. How can an applicant convey to ADCOMs that the negative traits associated with these stereotypes are not...
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    HPSP Timeline

    Hello all, I've posted on this forum before about HPSP and happy to say I was professionally recommended for HPSP Navy the other day and I'm pretty excited about it. But, my question is about the hold ups that have been going on throughout all 3 branches for the final select/scroll process. My...
  6. greatjoyousday

    Excellency of Military Medicine

    Hello, I will be applying to medical schools next cycle and am currently debating whether or not I want to apply for the HPSP scholarship. I genuinely believe I would enjoy being in a military environment so my decision to apply isn't based solely on monetary needs. My primary concern of whether...
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    Conflicted about HPSP

    I am interested in emergency medicine/surgery. so I know I can pursue those specialities with the HPSP. However, I am concerned about my career after I fulfil the 4 years. Will there be limitations when I return to civilian healthcare? will I be at advantage/disadvantage? Are there any strings...
  8. WonderW

    Military Medical Schools?

    I'm working as a critical care nurse in a cardiothoracic ICU, but I've been interested in advancing my career and my depth medical knowledge since nursing school, given that I didn't get nearly as much out of it as I hoped I would. Before I start speaking to recruiters, I wanted to reach out for...
  9. T

    Navy Reserves while in med school?

    Hey all, I've wanted to become a doctor for most of my adult life, but I don't think I've ever been in a particularly good position to start planning the process again until now. I've had a run in with cancer and my urology and hem/onc teams were fantastic. I want to give back. Background...
  10. M

    Advice in Pursuing Medicine (Engineering Background)

    Hi everyone, I graduated with a BS in Mechanical engineering and a minor in Biomedical engineering. I did finish the prerequisites for medical school, however I graduated with a 3.2 GPA. Low for medical school standards. I was unsure of applying for medical school during my undergraduate...
  11. D

    ROTC to Med School

    Anyone in ROTC currently (any branch) and going through process? If so, what did you emphasize on application/how is it going?
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    Air Force HPSP

    Hello! I am currently applying for the Air Force HPSP.. I have a strong GPA (3.997) and DAT (24AA 25 PAT) but I want to make sure everything else is good for my interview/application. I am a Division I athlete and have service experience both in a dental office and general volunteering, as well...
  13. BC_89

    Medical Evaluation Board (Army): Plan "A" or "B"

    Long time contributor but now I come for assistance: I have been told that by the end of the week an initiation for a medical discharge will take place after putting in a few years of active duty service as a pharmacy tech. This has come to a shock for myself but given the new guidelines for...
  14. P

    Military medicine: right for me?

    Hi all, First off, thanks for taking the time to read my post. I’ll jump straight to it, after years of reading as much as possible on military medicine, the time will soon come for me to begin making decisions for fall 2019 matriculation.Please bare with my long first SDN post. Clearly, HPSP...
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    Military Pharmacy Residencies

    I am an incoming P2 student and I have been exploring different career paths that I can take. I'm very familiar with almost every pharmacy job setting a pharmacist can do but what I am curious about is a pharmacist in the military. I know there are residency programs in the military for all...
  16. itsmekook

    After graduation timeline

    So I'm D3 and wondering what's the timeline is like after graduation. May - graduation BOLC? when? After BOLC - i have family, so I'm wondering if how long we get to move to first duty station? - is it going to different if I go to AEGD? Thanks in advance!
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    Military + Online Degree (in person state school prereqs), July MCAT. When to submit primary?

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  18. B

    Clinical Rotations in Military Setting

    I am currently DPT student, first year. I want to commission or work for the military upon graduation and need experience in military settings before then. My school only has about 3-4 locations that are military related (one of them being Walter Reed, which is very selective so I'm hoping I can...
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    military pharmacy questions..?

    so is there absolutely no need at this point? i'm a current pharmacy student looking to apply for like a 3 or 2 year scholarship. i've spoken with a recruiter, but he's very smoke and mirrors about most things. i've completed pre-screening and MEPs. so far so good. i'm familiar with the...
  20. MedicalDoge

    Serious Question: Route to be a Physician Astronaut

    Hello all! I am posting this for two principle reasons: 1) My love for astronomy is second only to my love for medicine, and becoming an astronaut has always been a childhood dream of mine 2) I currently have way too much time on my hands Anyway, I know physicians are great candidates to...
  21. K

    Which option would be better??

    Hi all, Sorry if this is too long... I am an 8 year Army veteran. sGPA/cGPA ~3.0. My GPA in the specific prereqs is 3.87. All done while on active duty. I have a lot of undergrad credit hours so it is pretty much impossible for me to significantly raise my overall GPA. I applied to a few...
  22. T

    Army How can the Army benefit my career?

    I have a few questions regarding the US Army and medicine. I will be attending university this fall as a Biology major with the hopes of attending medical school here in the United States and going into Cardiothoracic surgery. My current plan is to continue with the traditional route of four...
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    Question for Military veterans

    Writing isn't my strongest skill bare with me. I current have a c1.75 gpa with 37 earned credits and a couple of W & F's in my transcript 10+. I struggled with school for 8 or so semesters. I lost my scholarships so I was not going to pull out loans, I basically ran out of money for college...
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    Question for Military Veterans or those who have served in the military

    Writing isn't my strongest skill bare with me. I current have a c1.75 gpa with 37 earned credits and a couple of W & F's in my transcript 10+. I struggled with school for 8 or so semesters. I lost my scholarships so I was not going to pull out loans, I basically ran out of money for college...
  26. Sage of Pale Bones

    Military scholarship for someone with Physical Disability

    Hey guys, With the godly D-school prices and the saturation of dentistry I decided to apply for the military scholarship and took this time to learn more about it. One thing that caught my attention is the physical test that is required. I have a muscle conditions that makes thing like...
  27. M

    Military veterinary careers?

    Hey all-I apologize if there's a forum about this somewhere but I couldn't find much of anything in my searches. My question is...has anyone graduated and gone into a career (or know anyone who has) as a Veterinary Medical Officer at e.g. an Air Force Base? I'm interested in going that path...
  28. Para_Doc_S.

    Army Medical Service Corps

    **NOT the Medical Corps** I realize this is slightly off-topic. (I'll do some push-ups) Has anyone gone the ROTC route to Medical Service Corps? 1. How competitive was it to get into the MSC? 2. Insight into your job and duties? AD / NG / AR. 3. Is there time to pursue higher education, as...
  29. L

    HPSP Medical Separation

    I am in Navy HPSP and today, found out that my medical waivers have been denied. The Navy GME office/Medical Accessions Officer had made it sound like they thought I would be cleared, and stated that if I was cleared, I would be offered an open transitional year position at NMCSD. I have well...
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    HPSP letter of recommendations

    Hi, what letter writers are needed for the Navy HPSP scholarship (like 2 science professors, 1 doc, etc)? I've read mixed comments where some people just used the same interfolio/LORs for medical school, others had completely new ones, and some had the recruiter send a form to them. Thank you!
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    Non-Trad with an awful first freshman year. Am I screwed?

    Hello everyone, My first freshman year was embarrassingly awful, I was irresponsible and partied way too hard. During the second semester I decided I was going to enlist because i saw what I was becoming and needed some discipline. I enlisted, served for 5 years, and separated with an...
  32. Dr.Jack

    Can I lose my HPSP?

    After being informed about receiving a 4-year HPSP, my recruiter wanted to receive my final decision as to which school I will be attending. Although I got an acceptance to my 2nd top pick school, my first choice has waitlisted me. If I get off the waitlist, can my scholarship be revoked if I...
  33. Μοlar Βear

    Military dentist 2017/2018 questions from a D1 student

    Hello all. I know things can differ per branch, but I was curious about some questions I thought would be useful in an up to date thread. I'd love (right out of school) to work for a year or two overseas. Specifically, I'd like to work anywhere in Japan (couple good experiences in the country)...
  34. HungryHungryLion

    Military Residency applications

    Hey all. I'm curious about how much a military residency actually values club activity or student government positions when considering a candidate for residency? With time limited already by studies and family deciding where to try and focus any other time is important. Obviously research and...
  35. HungryHungryLion

    All Branch Topic (ABT) Value of Extracurriculars (clubs) to a military residency

    Hey all. I'm curious about how much a military residency actually values club activity or student government positions when considering a candidate for residency? With time limited already by studies and family deciding where to try and focus any other time is important. Obviously research and...
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    Physical Therapy prospective Student for 2021

    Hello all, First time posting here as I just found the site. So I am in the very beginning stages of researching all the options available as I am gathering resources to begin applying early 2020. Stats on myself: Cumulative GPA: 3.0 PreReq: ~3.6 These are all dependent if the institution...
  37. Camccamm

    CVM c/o 2022 Army Vet Hopefuls?

    Anyone planning on being an Army vet?
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    Lifestyle as a army internist?

    Can anyone comment on the lifestyle of being an general internist in the Army? Do you work only hospital or only clinic, or a mix? Do you have a choice on what you want to do in that regard, i.e. Just be an internist working outpatient 8-5 vs internist working 7 12's on, 7 off? Thanks for any...
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    Chances of getting into Med school?

    Good afternoon, I am a Biology and Chemistry dual major at a smaller college in the South. I am a pre-med student in my Sophomore year and was curious of my chances of attending med school. As of right now, I have a 3.68 GPA, member of the University's Honors Program, a contracted cadet in ROTC...
  40. Asclepius293

    3 Year HSCP?

    Hey all, I was considering HSCP but my recruiter said that it was too late to apply (halfway through my first year). However, I had seen that there was both a 3 and 3 year option in online info. Wouldn't the 3 year option for MS2-4 with a 3 year ADT repayment be an option? Thanks!
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