Army Healthcare Recruiter here to answer any questions.

[Armyhealth]

Adding to AlbinoHawk's question. Is there a reserve/NG version of HPSP? I'm applying this cycle and HOPE to matriculate next Fall.

As a dad, my biggest concern is deploying with a family. As a physician (non-combat) can I take my family with me? What do the typical deployments look like for active-duty vs. reserves/NG?

Thanks again for taking the time to answer our questions, Armyhealth! Really appreciate your insight.

So we don't have a HPSP for reserve or national guard, we do have a program called MDSSP (medical and Dental School Stipend Program) You get the 2200ish dollars per month while in medical school but no tuition and you serve your time back as a reserve physician.

You can not take your family with you on a deployment. If you get stationed in Germany or Korea you can but not on a deployment.

SB247 is correct on the length of deployments. For physician it is a 90 day rotation currently.

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[Armyhealth]

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[Armyhealth]

Wanted to add this so you can see what healthcare recruiters are actually looking for.

Medical Corps-
60A Operational Medicine (Immaterial)
60B Nuclear Medicine Officer
60C Preventive Medicine Officer
60D Occupational Medicine Officer
60F Pulmonary Disease Officer
60G Gastroenterologist
60H Cardiologist
60J Obstetrician and Gynecologist
60K Urologist
60L Dermatologist
60M Allergist, Clinical Immunologist
60N Anesthesiologist
60P Pediatrician
60Q Pediatric Sub-Specialist
60R Child Neurologist
60S Ophthalmologist
60T Otolaryngologist
60V Neurologist
60W Psychiatrist
61A Nephrologist
61B Oncologist / Hematologist
61C Endocrinologist
61D Rheumatologist
61E Clinical Pharmacologist
61F Internist
61G Infectious Disease Officer
61H Family Medicine
61J General Surgeon
61K Thoracic Surgeon
61L Plastic Surgeon
61M Orthopedic Surgeon
61N Flight Surgeon
61P Physiatrist
61Q Therapeutic Radiologist
61R Diagnostic Radiologist
61U Pathologist
61W Peripheral Vascular Surgeon
61Z Neurosurgeon
62A Emergency Medicine Physician
62B Field Surgeon

Veterinary Corp-
64A Field Veterinary Service Officer
64B Veterinary Preventive Medicine Officer
64C Veterinary Laboratory Animal Medicine
64D Veterinary Pathologist
64E Veterinary Biomedical Specialist
64F Veterinary Clinical Medicine Officer
64Z Senior Veterinarian (Immaterial)

Nurse Corps-
66B Army Public Health Nurse
66C Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Nurse
66E Perioperative Nurse
66F Nurse Anesthetist
66G Obstetric-Gynecologic Nurse
66H Medical Surgical Nurse
66N Operational Nursing (Immaterial)
66P Family Nurse Practitioner
66R Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Nurse Prac
66S Critical Care Nurse
66T Emergency Nurse
66W Certified Nurse Midwife

Medical Service Corps-
67A Health Services Off (Immaterial)
67B Laboratory Science Off (Immaterial)
67C Preventive Medicine Off (Immaterial)
67D Behavioral Science Off (Immaterial)
67E Pharmacist
67F Optometrist
67G Podiatrist
67J Aeromedical Evacuation Officer
70A Health Care Administrator
70B Health Care Administrative Assistant
70D Health Services Systems Manager (IMO)
71A Microbiologist
71B Biochemist
71E Clinical Laboratory Off
71F Research Psychologist
72A Nuclear Medical Science Off
72B Entomologist
72C Audiologist
72D Environmental Science & Engineer Officer
73A Social Worker
73B Clinical Psychologist

Specialist Corps-
65A Occupational Therapist
65B Physical Therapist
65C Dietitian
65D Physician Assistant

 

[Ashe226]

So a friend of mine got her acceptance today. She went to Virginia Maryland. (So proud of her!!)
When will we get out result if we are in the west coast?
And hopefully I'm one of the lucky few!!

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

Neurology is not a huge need for us in the reserves. I acutally tried to get a nuerologist in last year who had 10 years of practice and they rejected him because they did not have any slots. Psychiatry you could for sure get in. However if you joined during your last year of Med school you could at least get the stipend for that last year and it wouldn't matter what specialty you matched into. They just wouldn't pay you during your residency for Nuerology. However, you would be guarnteed to get into the reserves as a neurologist.

Is there any other branch that I could look into that would be paying me during residency?

 

[Armyhealth]

So a friend of mine got her acceptance today. She went to Virginia Maryland. (So proud of her!!)
When will we get out result if we are in the west coast?
And hopefully I'm one of the lucky few!!

Results are already out, my VC HPSP also was selected. I can look it up for you if you give me your name. Send me a private message.

 

[Armyhealth]

Is there any other branch that I could look into that would be paying me during residency?

You could try the Navy, they may have something for you. I think the best bet is taking the stipend during your last year of school so you at least guarantee you get the stipend for one year. It would only be a two year commitment and you could still apply once you match....like I said not sure if they will pay you if you match into neurology but it is worth a shot.

 

[Ashe226]

Results are already out, my VC HPSP also was selected. I can look it up for you if you give me your name. Send me a private message.

What's a VC HPSP? And will send you a message right now.

 

[Armyhealth]

What's a VC HPSP? And will send you a message right now.

Veterinary Corps Health Professions Scholarship Program = VC HPSP. all those acronyms lol.

 

[Ashe226]

Veterinary Corps Health Professions Scholarship Program = VC HPSP. all those acronyms lol.

I realized that after I asked. Thanks

 

[Mad Jack]

I have epilepsy but have been seizure-free off meds for ten years. Disqualified or potential waiver? I've had military friends tell me to lie, but I'm not taking that chance with Uncle Sam.

 

[Armyhealth]

I have epilepsy but have been seizure-free off meds for ten years. Disqualified or potential waiver? I've had military friends tell me to lie, but I'm not taking that chance with Uncle Sam.

from the regulation!
j. Epilepsy (345) occurring beyond the 6th birthday, unless the applicant has been free of seizures for a period of 5 years while taking no medication for seizure control, and has a normal electroencephalogram (EEG) does not meet the standard. All such applicants will have a current neurology consultation with current EEG results.
k. Chronic nervous system disorders, including but not limited to myasthenia gravis (358.0), multiple sclerosis (340), and tic disorders (307.20) (for example, Tourett’s (307.23)) do not meet the standard.
l. Current or history of retained central nervous system shunts of all kinds (V45.2) do not meet the standard."

So it is possible as long as you are not on medication and you have a clean EEG that you may be good to go.

 

[Mad Jack]

from the regulation!
j. Epilepsy (345) occurring beyond the 6th birthday, unless the applicant has been free of seizures for a period of 5 years while taking no medication for seizure control, and has a normal electroencephalogram (EEG) does not meet the standard. All such applicants will have a current neurology consultation with current EEG results.
k. Chronic nervous system disorders, including but not limited to myasthenia gravis (358.0), multiple sclerosis (340), and tic disorders (307.20) (for example, Tourett’s (307.23)) do not meet the standard.
l. Current or history of retained central nervous system shunts of all kinds (V45.2) do not meet the standard."

So it is possible as long as you are not on medication and you have a clean EEG that you may be good to go.

Sweet, I'll consider getting my blood pen ready to go.

 

[Armyhealth]

bump

 

[Geo16]

@Armyhealth I really appreciate your help!

 

[Armyhealth]

Sweet, I'll consider getting my blood pen ready to go.

Good for you! Let me know if you need any help finding a good healthcare recruiter. Feel free to send me a private message.

 

[srhcustom]

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[Armyhealth]

@Armyhealth, I am an Army veteran with a RE3 (parenting plan fell through while in Afghanistan). I have a 3.68 cGPA, 3.75 sGPA and a 505 MCAT (123, 127, 127, 128). I was told that I would not qualify for Army HPSP due to the 123 score within my MCAT.
I would love to return to the Army with HPSP. Is there any hope for me at this point (aside from retaking MCAT?)

We do have a waiver called a MAC waiver -minimum acceptance criteria waiver. With your strong GPA, prior service and otherwise good MCAT it is a possibility that they may give you a waiver for HPSP. You would most likely have to get into a MD school though and I would need to look at the code on your DD214 to see what kind of separation code they gave you. If you want send me a private message!

 

[Armyhealth]

We do have a waiver called a MAC waiver -minimum acceptance criteria waiver. With your strong GPA, prior service and otherwise good MCAT it is a possibility that they may give you a waiver for HPSP. You would most likely have to get into a MD school though and I would need to look at the code on your DD214 to see what kind of separation code they gave you. If you want send me a private message!

Also I forgot to mention you for sure could apply for MDSSP as long as the separation code is good.

 

[srhcustom]

@Armyhealth, Thank you for the helpful information!

 

[NTInmytime]

For those of us about to go into medical school as a non traditional student with a family, what does the movement/deployment/station look like?
Assuming we are already accepted to medical school and planning on becoming a CT Surgeon.
1.) how much of our student loans are forgiven, or is there a path to have tuition paid during school
2.)will we be allowed to go to any residency we match to or will we have to do our residency at a military hospital
3.)with a wife and kids here on the west coast, what are the chances we'll have to relocate?
4.)there is a 2200/mo. stipend during residency? anything to help during med school?
5.)how long is my commitment to the Army after completing my residency?
6.)if deployed, are medical officers such as surgeons deployed to combat zones or to major military installations in ally nations like Germany/Japan?

 

[Armyhealth]

@NTInmytime

No deployments during medical school or residency. After that it really depends on your specialty and what is going on in the world but you could deploy.
1) If you are doing HPSP then we pay for medical school, any student loans accrued before med school would not be paid.
2)If you do HPSP then you will be applying for Army residency's and therefore move to the location you matched into. Only 1-2% of Army Residents are deferred to a civilian residency.
3) Very good chance you will have to relocate, there is the shot you could apply to Madigan Hospital in Tacoma and match and then get assigned to JBLM but the chances are pretty low. The Army will pay for all relocation costs associated however for you and your family.
4) Yes, the stipend is 2239 per month currently for the 10.5 months your in school and you will be paid active duty 2LT during your other 1.5 months.
5) the payback is 1 for 1, so 4 years med school = 4 years active duty physician. You will also have 4 more years in the IRR (inactive ready reserve) which is pretty much a list of people we keep in case the US goes into a large war and we are short in your specialty.
6) You could be deployed to either, we will have more surgeons at our main evac points (for instance for Iraq and Afghanistan it was Germany) You could also be in a deployment at a hospital, Forward Surgical team or even as a flight surgeon (if you do the training for the last two)

 

[NTInmytime]

@NTInmytime

No deployments during medical school or residency. After that it really depends on your specialty and what is going on in the world but you could deploy.
1) If you are doing HPSP then we pay for medical school, any student loans accrued before med school would not be paid.
2)If you do HPSP then you will be applying for Army residency's and therefore move to the location you matched into. Only 1-2% of Army Residents are deferred to a civilian residency.
3) Very good chance you will have to relocate, there is the shot you could apply to Madigan Hospital in Tacoma and match and then get assigned to JBLM but the chances are pretty low. The Army will pay for all relocation costs associated however for you and your family.
4) Yes, the stipend is 2239 per month currently for the 10.5 months your in school and you will be paid active duty 2LT during your other 1.5 months.
5) the payback is 1 for 1, so 4 years med school = 4 years active duty physician. You will also have 4 more years in the IRR (inactive ready reserve) which is pretty much a list of people we keep in case the US goes into a large war and we are short in your specialty.
6) You could be deployed to either, we will have more surgeons at our main evac points (for instance for Iraq and Afghanistan it was Germany) You could also be in a deployment at a hospital, Forward Surgical team or even as a flight surgeon (if you do the training for the last two)

thank you for the answer. Probably going to hate this, and I dont mean to come off as flippant, but living in SoCal and having so many Naval bases and hospitals in our area it would probably make more sense for my family to go Navy if I went the military route. Does SDN have a resident Naval Medicine Recruiter?

 

[Armyhealth]

thank you for the answer. Probably going to hate this, and I dont mean to come off as flippant, but living in SoCal and having so many Naval bases and hospitals in our area it would probably make more sense for my family to go Navy if I went the military route. Does SDN have a resident Naval Medicine Recruiter?

Haha, no problem. I have not seen a Navy Officer Recruiter on this forum. Maybe these guys know someone @pgg @Helpful Troll

 

[Armyhealth]

Haha, no problem. I have not seen a Navy Officer Recruiter on this forum. Maybe these guys know someone @pgg @Helpful Troll

Or here is the one near me you can call and they will refer you 315-471-2279.....just don't let them talk you into working with them remote. That is a headache and not good for you even if they really need the contract.

 

[avoigt]

Hello,

My husband is currently active duty army. We have 3 kids. I plan on applying to med school in 2019. Could I be considered for your program? Or am I automatically disqualified due to my husband being AD and us having children?

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[Armyhealth]

Hello,

My husband is currently active duty army. We have 3 kids. I plan on applying to med school in 2019. Could I be considered for your program? Or am I automatically disqualified due to my husband being AD and us having children?

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You can still apply, you will go into the couples program so you guys can be stationed together. The number of kids do not apply for medical officers. You can have as many as you want!

 

[AnotherLawyer]

@Armyhealth thanks for your continued help.

If I am coming off active duty and want to join the medical corps as a medical student, will the medical corps work to ensure I have a smooth transition? In other words, I do not want to spend more time than necessary out of the military. Ideally, I would like to get my DD214 and then take the oath the next day and commission into the medical corps. How likely is this?

Would I have to go through an accession physical? If so, let's assume that as I'm coming off AD I am found to have some service connected disabilities and receive ratings. Will I potentially require waivers in that case to assess into the medical corps?

Ultimately, I am reluctant to get out entirely without knowing for sure that I can get back in.

 

[Armyhealth]

@Armyhealth thanks for your continued help.

If I am coming off active duty and want to join the medical corps as a medical student, will the medical corps work to ensure I have a smooth transition? In other words, I do not want to spend more time than necessary out of the military. Ideally, I would like to get my DD214 and then take the oath the next day and commission into the medical corps. How likely is this?

Would I have to go through an accession physical? If so, let's assume that as I'm coming off AD I am found to have some service connected disabilities and receive ratings. Will I potentially require waivers in that case to assess into the medical corps?

Ultimately, I am reluctant to get out entirely without knowing for sure that I can get back in.

I will do the best to answer this based on the info you gave. So the transition from active duty to med student/IRR is really on your timing. This will be based on when you have your application done and board date. If it all lines up smoothly it is possible to sign your contract and do your commission right after you get your DD214, you and recruiter will have to be on a very strict timeline and make sure you are on the same page for that to work out.

Yes you will have to get a commissioning physical, they actually just changed this policy last week. We used to be able to take your PHA, PT test and MEDPROS but it is now a full commissioning physical. So any medical issues that come up at the physical/medical history will have to be looked at.

If you do get disability and get the HPSP scholarship you will have to give up those disabilities because you are going back onto active duty after medical school and you will do all that over again when you get out the second time.

Also you technically never have to leave service, you can apply with a 4187 conditional release from your branch saying if you are accepted into the program you your old contract will be void and you will sign a new one with HPSP.

 

[AnotherLawyer]

I will do the best to answer this based on the info you gave. So the transition from active duty to med student/IRR is really on your timing. This will be based on when you have your application done and board date. If it all lines up smoothly it is possible to sign your contract and do your commission right after you get your DD214, you and recruiter will have to be on a very strict timeline and make sure you are on the same page for that to work out.

Yes you will have to get a commissioning physical, they actually just changed this policy last week. We used to be able to take your PHA, PT test and MEDPROS but it is now a full commissioning physical. So any medical issues that come up at the physical/medical history will have to be looked at.

If you do get disability and get the HPSP scholarship you will have to give up those disabilities because you are going back onto active duty after medical school and you will do all that over again when you get out the second time.

Also you technically never have to leave service, you can apply with a 4187 conditional release from your branch saying if you are accepted into the program you your old contract will be void and you will sign a new one with HPSP.

Thanks for the quick reply. I should have clarified, however, that I am not interested in the HPSP or any other incentive and I'm only interested in the RC. I'm not sure how that changes the calculus.

Also, you mentioned IRR. It was my understanding that med student slots are drilling reserve slots that receive drill pay, Tricare eligibility, etc. Is that not the case?

Finally, what's the timing like on waivers? Let's say I get a medical school acceptance in November 2017 and want to commission into the medical corps RC in July 2018 before school starts. Is it possible to get through the medical waiver process in that time frame? Also, in my experience the Army doesn't want to take people with medical problems because they don't want to pay for those problems. But if my problems are service connected and the Army/VA is already on the hook for them, does that change things?

 

[esob]

The regulation only states you have to accept your appointment by the age of 42 for active duty. You would be 40 so your still good, as long as you meet all the other requirements you should be good to go. (also I put in a Pediatrician who was 60 last year.)

How's that, did they make a waiver? I knew that in times of great need and for high demand positions they would make a waiver but last I checked Trump hadn't started a war yet and peds wasn't a specialty in short supply.

 

[trev5150]

How's that, did they make a waiver? I knew that in times of great need and for high demand positions they would make a waiver but last I checked Trump hadn't started a war yet and peds wasn't a specialty in short supply.

Remember the story of the orthopedic surgeon who's son died in OIF/OEF? POTUS asked if there was anything he could do for him and the guy said "put me in". Point is higher-ups get things done. Our pediatrician probably plays golf with someone who made some key phone calls.

 

[Armyhealth]

How's that, did they make a waiver? I knew that in times of great need and for high demand positions they would make a waiver but last I checked Trump hadn't started a war yet and peds wasn't a specialty in short supply.

Not sure, since I have been in medical recruiting we are always able to get age waivers for healthcare professionals (except nurses). The pediatrician did take a family medicine position and those are in pretty high need right now so that may be part of it also.

 

[Armyhealth]

Thanks for the quick reply. I should have clarified, however, that I am not interested in the HPSP or any other incentive and I'm only interested in the RC. I'm not sure how that changes the calculus.

Also, you mentioned IRR. It was my understanding that med student slots are drilling reserve slots that receive drill pay, Tricare eligibility, etc. Is that not the case?

Finally, what's the timing like on waivers? Let's say I get a medical school acceptance in November 2017 and want to commission into the medical corps RC in July 2018 before school starts. Is it possible to get through the medical waiver process in that time frame? Also, in my experience the Army doesn't want to take people with medical problems because they don't want to pay for those problems. But if my problems are service connected and the Army/VA is already on the hook for them, does that change things?

So, you would be looking to take the MDSSP (Medical and Dental School Stipend Program) It pays you the 2239 per month while in medical school and will also pay that during residency if you match into one the Army needs. The timing would be the same as I mentioned before. While in MDSSP you are in the reserves with the APMC out of Atlanta, GA and they manage you from afar until you get through with residency. Then you will be assigned to a unit near where you end up taking a job. If there are no slots available near you then you just stay with the APMC. For the waiver it is really hard to give you good advice unless I know the exact issue. I did put in a prior service with disability just a couple months ago in the dental HPSP so it is possible as long as you can still meet the regulation. I think it would be best for you to just get the commissioning physical done while still on active duty and have your local recruiter send it up to see if they will give you a waiver. If they approve it then you decide if this is the best career decision for you.

 

[oceansky]

Hi all,

I'm a physician but I joined as an enlisted because I didn't have a citizenship when I signed the contract. Now I have my citizenship and ETS is Apr 2018. I have an ECFMG certificate and my USMLE scores are really high. My ASVAB score is all over 130. I want to clarify some information here. First of all, I was told that I won't be able to join military residency because I'm an international medical graduate. Is that true? I'm absolutely sure that I can get into civilian residency 2018 with my scores and experience. I also enjoy the military career so that I'm planning to stay in reserve or NG. Which would would be better? If I go to civilian residency, the NRMP matching happens in March and start the residency in July typically. I'm wondering when can I start the process for direct commissioning? I don't have medical school loan, but I'm interested in STRAP and MDSSP but I need to choose either one of them, correct? Thanks!

V/R
Kay

 

[oceansky]

I would be really appreciated if you can guide me where to find all available incentives and obligations as well.

 

[Rx2014Grad]

Hello!

I was actually selected via the October board to be an active duty pharmacist. I had a couple of questions of the timeline that I am expecting because my recruiter is unable to get me a direct answer after months of checking. I went to board in October, my recruiter said I was selected in November. Scroll approved in January. Signed my commissioning paperwork in February and did my OPAT in February as well. My questions are:

1) When will I receive my orders for BOLC? My employer is getting anxious because my position will take months to fill and I have been unable to give them any timeline.

2) I have also read that I could get orders for BOLC, go to BOLC and then go home and wait for more orders. Would I still be paid if this were to happen? I'm not sure I'd be able to hold my job for the 3 months of BOLC just to come back and leave again.

Thanks in advance!

 

[68PGunner]

just know geo that if you go to short course and mess up the apft, you go home. No questions, no debates, no redo...pack your bag

So one year of free tuition then? LOL they're not going to do jack.

 

[123456ers]

So, you would be looking to take the MDSSP (Medical and Dental School Stipend Program) It pays you the 2239 per month while in medical school and will also pay that during residency if you match into one the Army needs. The timing would be the same as I mentioned before. While in MDSSP you are in the reserves with the APMC out of Atlanta, GA and they manage you from afar until you get through with residency. Then you will be assigned to a unit near where you end up taking a job. If there are no slots available near you then you just stay with the APMC. For the waiver it is really hard to give you good advice unless I know the exact issue. I did put in a prior service with disability just a couple months ago in the dental HPSP so it is possible as long as you can still meet the regulation. I think it would be best for you to just get the commissioning physical done while still on active duty and have your local recruiter send it up to see if they will give you a waiver. If they approve it then you decide if this is the best career decision for you.

Hello sir,

Thanks for your time and service.

Is there an stigma towards being a DO student when applying to HPSP vs. applying from an MD program?

 

[deleted480308]

So one year of free tuition then? LOL they're not going to do jack.

You owe the money back

 

[Armyhealth]

Hello sir,

Thanks for your time and service.

Is there an stigma towards being a DO student when applying to HPSP vs. applying from an MD program?

Not at all, as long as you meet the criteria of 3.2 and 500 MCAT with 124 in each section and you have a letter of acceptance into any medical school in the US or Puerto Rico MD or DO you are good to go.

 

[Armyhealth]

Hello!

I was actually selected via the October board to be an active duty pharmacist. I had a couple of questions of the timeline that I am expecting because my recruiter is unable to get me a direct answer after months of checking. I went to board in October, my recruiter said I was selected in November. Scroll approved in January. Signed my commissioning paperwork in February and did my OPAT in February as well. My questions are:

1) When will I receive my orders for BOLC? My employer is getting anxious because my position will take months to fill and I have been unable to give them any timeline.

2) I have also read that I could get orders for BOLC, go to BOLC and then go home and wait for more orders. Would I still be paid if this were to happen? I'm not sure I'd be able to hold my job for the 3 months of BOLC just to come back and leave again.

Thanks in advance!

I actually have a environmental science officer that was selected in October and awaiting orders for BOLC also. I just sent up a RFI (request for information) on him so as soon as I get an answer I will let you know. I would tell your recruiter to send up an RFI as well. It is very rare to have a active duty officer to get BOLC orders without consecutive orders with a follow on assignment. However, even if there is a gap most orders have a report early clause up to 60 days so you can still go before your official orders. You are commissioned as active duty at BOLC so any time in between you will be on PCS/TDY and will get paid as far as I know unless you get some orders putting you back in the reserve or IRR...and I have never heard of that.

 

[Armyhealth]

I would be really appreciated if you can guide me where to find all available incentives and obligations as well.

I think I answered all this in private message but let me know if you have any more questions.

 

[Rx2014Grad]

I actually have a environmental science officer that was selected in October and awaiting orders for BOLC also. I just sent up a RFI (request for information) on him so as soon as I get an answer I will let you know. I would tell your recruiter to send up an RFI as well. It is very rare to have a active duty officer to get BOLC orders without consecutive orders with a follow on assignment. However, even if there is a gap most orders have a report early clause up to 60 days so you can still go before your official orders. You are commissioned as active duty at BOLC so any time in between you will be on PCS/TDY and will get paid as far as I know unless you get some orders putting you back in the reserve or IRR...and I have never heard of that.

I appreciate the response and all of the information. I emailed my recruiter to send and RFI and he was unaware what that was, however, he said he would reach out to HRC for me. So if you do find anything out in regards to your recruit I would appreciate the information. I'm hoping I can get into BOLC in July or August, do you think that timeline is feasible?

 

[Armyhealth]

I appreciate the response and all of the information. I emailed my recruiter to send and RFI and he was unaware what that was, however, he said he would reach out to HRC for me. So if you do find anything out in regards to your recruit I would appreciate the information. I'm hoping I can get into BOLC in July or August, do you think that timeline is feasible?

That is the time frame I would expect anywhere from June-August.

 

[Space Bar]

Thanks for doing this, Armyhealth!

Do you know how many slots there are for active duty pharmacists this October 2017? Any ideas on first duty station options?

How far in advance should I start the application process for the October board?

 

[Armyhealth]

Thanks for doing this, Armyhealth!

Do you know how many slots there are for active duty pharmacists this October 2017? Any ideas on first duty station options?

How far in advance should I start the application process for the October board?

The numbers for the next year have not been released yet. I can tell you this last year there were 8 slots and 17 applied. Usually the numbers are very close year to year. Based on those numbers and pharmacy being a once a year board I would start pretty soon. You want to be done with plenty of time to spare since October is our first board and pharmacy slots fill up on that first board so no room for error.

 

[DrPod]

This year there are 2 slots for our residency and there are only 2 applicants as of now. Depends on the year you apply if there is a lot of interest. However it is not a program that alot of people know about because we only have a couple slots per year and don't heavily advertise it. You have a chance at deployment in any job in the Army. As a Medical officer if you are volunteering there is usually a way you can deployed in some capacity.

Hi, I am applying for one of the open POD residency positions at Fort Bragg. I understand that it will incur an 84-month ADO (including the 36-month residency). Can you please give some general sense of potential deployment locations and deployment periods after residency completion? I have small kids so I have some constraints in terms of deployments locations, specially overseas. Thanks.

 

[deleted480308]

Hi, I am applying for one of the open POD residency positions at Fort Bragg. I understand that it will incur an 84-month ADO (including the 36-month residency). Can you please give some general sense of potential deployment locations and deployment periods after residency completion? I have small kids so I have some constraints in terms of deployments locations, specially overseas. Thanks.

the thing is, no you don't.

Once you sign, you go wherever you are told. That's an important concept to remember before you do paperwork

 

[Armyhealth]

Hi, I am applying for one of the open POD residency positions at Fort Bragg. I understand that it will incur an 84-month ADO (including the 36-month residency). Can you please give some general sense of potential deployment locations and deployment periods after residency completion? I have small kids so I have some constraints in terms of deployments locations, specially overseas. Thanks.

SB247 is right, there is no constraints or special concerns given because you have children. This is coming from a Healthcare recruiter by the way. If you or your unit are selected for a non-dependent tour or deployment you will be expected to serve in that assignment. As of right now Podiatry is not a huge need overseas but who knows by the time you finish your residency.