Air Force HPSP: COT, Residencies, and Beyond

[Dr.MantisTobogan]

Hey everyone, I've just been accepted into PCOM am currently applying for the Air Force HPSP. I've heard a lot of mixed experiences about joining the Air Force to pay for medical school, especially from some older medical school graduates (aged 45 and above). I was hoping some of you newer Air Force officers could offer some insight as to whether you would do the Air Force Scholarship again, or what tips you might have for someone like me about to enter the Air Force from the get-go.

Thanks!!

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[ak44]

Hope this doesn't come across as rude but there are many threads here that address your questions. I would read them first.

 

[Red Lobster Actual]

Enjoy. This was only two years ago.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/would-you-do-it-again.1039107/

 

[Dr.MantisTobogan]

ak44, not at all, I'm a newbie to this website. And thanks Red Lobster!

 

[deuist]

I was hoping some of you newer Air Force officers could offer some insight as to whether you would do the Air Force Scholarship again

Nope

or what tips you might have for someone like me about to enter the Air Force from the get-go.

Take out student loans and never look back.

 

[OBIEWONKANOBE]

Does anyone know if it is possible to do HPSP/AF COT before year 3?

I realize most people do COT before year 1, or before year 2, but would it be possible to do it before year 3?

I also realize this is when students take Step 1. That said, does anyone know if it has been done?

 

[Red Lobster Actual]

I realize most people do COT before year 1

To my knowledge only USUHS matriculants go to COT before MS1. In general most AF HPSP do COT in the summer between MS1 and MS2. If you miss that session for whatever reason, you will have to complete COT using one of your rotations during your MS3 or MS4 years.

 

[deuist]

I did COT before starting medical school. You really should aim to do it as soon as possible, but I've heard of people getting all the way to 4th year without it.

 

[teacherman84]

I did it before too...a lot of people i know did it the summer before school or the summer between ms1 and ms2.

If you can do school without HPSP then do so...you can always join later down the road.
Im happy where I'm at but would likely be in a much different place had I not done HPSP