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Hey Everyone.
I was wondering how many HPSP scholarship spots the Air Force has in total? Thanks.
I was wondering how many HPSP scholarship spots the Air Force has in total? Thanks.
Air Force HPSP Scholarships
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DrChris23 said:
also depends if you're in undergrad and thinking about doing HPSP or if you're active duty. For active duty, I was told by Mr. Kush at AFPC that there were 20-25. That means there are probably 100+ for undergrad folks. I think it's weird that someone who has busted their ass in the air force on active duty for years can be denied HPSP while someone from college who has never served in the military can go straight to school on HPSP. I think if they have similar stats and their eprs/oprs are good, they (active duty) should be a priority over the college folks for hpsp.
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Mega Dittos.(see the "BOHICA rings true!..." thread). I have 11 years active duty, 3.85 GPA, 30P MCAT, good OPRs, passed an annual class 3 flight physical, had a Definitely Promote (DP) to Major last year, and an acceptance to a low-cost state school (ETSU) yet the Jedi Council at AFPC/DPAME in it's, infinite wisdom, decided not to accept me for an HPSP scholarship. Also, I heard a rumor today that there are factors considered in HPSP acceptance that no one tells you about. Factors such as geographic, gender, and racial/ethnic diversityqqq said:
!!!! (BTW, this came from an active duty flight surgeon who is a 2003 USAF HPSP grad from a high priced DO school). As always, check six and bring the KY (the jelly, not the state) ! - Joined
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BOHICA-FIGMO said:Mega Dittos.(see the "BOHICA rings true!..." thread). I have 11 years active duty, 3.85 GPA, 30P MCAT, good OPRs, passed an annual class 3 flight physical, had a Definitely Promote (DP) to Major last year, and an acceptance to a low-cost state school (ETSU) yet the Jedi Council at AFPC/DPAME in it's, infinite wisdom, decided not to accept me for an HPSP scholarship. Also, I heard a rumor today that there are factors considered in HPSP acceptance that no one tells you about. Factors such as geographic, gender, and racial/ethnic diversity
So i guess you're punching out now (avatar)!! Lucky You!
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qqq said:
Yep, I have no ADSC so I'm punching out in July after 11 years in the Air Force. Unless a USUHS slot opens up, I will belong to another service next year (hopefully Navy!). What a bitter, bullsh*t way to go. Ain't friendly fire a b*tch?!
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BOHICA-FIGMO said:
Once again, I'm sorry about that. It is a screwed up system. You paid your dues and deserve *at least* an equal chance with the trad students.
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43A, Aerospace Physiologyqqq said:
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qqq said:
consider missing out on an HPSP as a blessing in disguise.
There is a demand for Primary care docs in the civilian world so go get it done; the military will be losing, but thats on them.
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medicine1 said:Hey USAFdoc, you really should be called anti-USAFdoc.
I agree;my entries do not paint a pretty picture of doc life in the USAF;unfortunately it is not a pretty health care system at this time. You cannot make a health care system that is compromised on every level (manning, experience, support staff, and processes such as referrals etc) and think you end up with a good product. In the end, as bad as it is for staff, the real people paying the price are the patients (they just don't know it).
