Ask an Air Force Dentist

[PJDent]

Do not worry about it at all. Just do a good job when you get to your clinic and apply for the "B" residency when you get a chance. It's basically the same training except you are considered higher qualified than the "C" dentists when you finish. Additionally, the bonus will probably be higher when they figure out what it's going to be.

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[AFDDS]

Do not worry about it at all. Just do a good job when you get to your clinic and apply for the "B" residency when you get a chance. It's basically the same training except you are considered higher qualified than the "C" dentists when you finish. Additionally, the bonus will probably be higher when they figure out what it's going to be.

Good advice. Or you could also consider applying to the "A" program and come down and spend 2 years in the residency with us.

 

[Roto Picante]

Can someone explain the difference between an A and B residency and how it pertains to an AEGD-1? I am assuming a C dentist is one who doesn't attend any residency?

 

[Maka]

Is it possible to apply for an AEGD during the 1st year of service? For instance if I get stationed at X base for 3 years, could I apply during the first year of that for an AEGD (IE the October board)?

Mahalo

 

[RahnSensei]

I am thinking about doing the HPSP with the Air Force, but I have a couple questions that haven't been addressed thus far in the conversation. ( I've read maybe 2/3's of it )

1. I want to specialize as an Oral Surgeon. What is the likelihood of being accepted to a residency program in the Air Force straight out of dental school? What could I do to make myself more competitive ( besides performing well academically )

2. Is the pay different for specialists as opposed to general dentists in the Air Force?

3. Can an Oral Surgeon be stationed over seas? ( I speak Japanese and would love to be stationed in Japan )

4. What type of procedures does an Oral Surgeon perform? From what I have read on here the general dentists that go through the AEGD courses seem more than qualified to remove wisdom teeth and do other less invasive procedures. Does that leave Oral Surgeons doing only orthognathic cases and other more involved procedures?

Thanks for your time! I really appreciate it. I have had more questions answered reading this thread than anywhere else.

 

[AFDDS]

Can someone explain the difference between an A and B residency and how it pertains to an AEGD-1? I am assuming a C dentist is one who doesn't attend any residency?

A "C" residency is an 1 year AEGD program you attend right out of dental school.

A "B" residency is a 1 year AEGD program you attend when you have a year or more experience following dental school.

An "A" residency is a 2-year AEGD program.

 

[AFDDS]

Is it possible to apply for an AEGD during the 1st year of service? For instance if I get stationed at X base for 3 years, could I apply during the first year of that for an AEGD (IE the October board)?

Mahalo

Depends on which AEGD program you are wanting to attend. Your options at that point would be an "A" or a "B" residency. We take some applicants in advance for the "A", but not for the "B".

 

[AFDDS]

I am thinking about doing the HPSP with the Air Force, but I have a couple questions that haven't been addressed thus far in the conversation. ( I've read maybe 2/3's of it )

1. I want to specialize as an Oral Surgeon. What is the likelihood of being accepted to a residency program in the Air Force straight out of dental school? Depends on the year. Some years are less competitive and getting in out of school is a possibility. Its not uncommon to apply and be accepted to start the following year too.What could I do to make myself more competitive ( besides performing well academically )This is definitely #1. Research, OMS extracurricular activities, etc... will help.

2. Is the pay different for specialists as opposed to general dentists in the Air Force? Base pay is the same. OMS are the only specialists eligible to receive an extra incentive pay the others cannot.

3. Can an Oral Surgeon be stationed over seas? ( I speak Japanese and would love to be stationed in Japan )Yes

4. What type of procedures does an Oral Surgeon perform? From what I have read on here the general dentists that go through the AEGD courses seem more than qualified to remove wisdom teeth and do other less invasive procedures. Does that leave Oral Surgeons doing only orthognathic cases and other more involved procedures? Oral surgeons will practice full scope.

Thanks for your time! I really appreciate it. I have had more questions answered reading this thread than anywhere else.

Hope these answers are helpful

 

[LogOff]

I just got accepted to UOP today.
I am midway through my Air Force application, I'm doing MEPS next Thursday.

As long as I have my application in before the board meets, what are my chances of getting a 3 year scholarship? My recruiter is leading me to believe that I have a good chance, just wanted some more input on the competitiveness this year.

GPA- 3.9
DAT AA- 21

 

[oudentist]

Ok, I'll admit I only read this thread through page 21 but didn't see anyone ask these questions. Will the Air Force pay for a set of loupes when on active duty, more specifically can I get a pair during my AEGD and if so are their any limitations? If they do/don't supply us with a pair of loupes is there any types of personal equipment that they will allow us to get and pay for? What about books? Are we able to get dental related books that the Air Force will pay for? Also there were some comments earlier about AEGD programs going on a humanitarian mission during that year. Do all AEGD programs do this or is it up to the discretion of the program director at the base you are doing your AEGD?

 

[AFDDS]

I just got accepted to UOP today.
I am midway through my Air Force application, I'm doing MEPS next Thursday.

As long as I have my application in before the board meets, what are my chances of getting a 3 year scholarship? My recruiter is leading me to believe that I have a good chance, just wanted some more input on the competitiveness this year.

GPA- 3.9
DAT AA- 21

As you already know, the minimum to apply is a 3.5 and an 18. Those numbers should make you competitive. Just keep in mind that scholarships are limited and Many people with similar numbers will also apply.

 

[AFDDS]

Ok, I'll admit I only read this thread through page 21 but didn't see anyone ask these questions. Will the Air Force pay for a set of loupes when on active duty, more specifically can I get a pair during my AEGD and if so are their any limitations? If they do/don't supply us with a pair of loupes is there any types of personal equipment that they will allow us to get and pay for? What about books? Are we able to get dental related books that the Air Force will pay for? Also there were some comments earlier about AEGD programs going on a humanitarian mission during that year. Do all AEGD programs do this or is it up to the discretion of the program director at the base you are doing your AEGD?

The answer is maybe on the loupes. If you have a set from dental school, then probably not. If not, you can talk to your AEGD program director and they will try to get you a pair. Books in dental school are covered by the HPSP. After that you are on your own.

The only AEGD program that is able to go on humanitarians at this time is the 2-year AEGD. Not enough time in a 1-year to break away.

 

[AFDDS]

Just want to put some info out.

Minimum to apply for AF HPSP is a 3.5 GPA and an 18 on our DAT. The GPA isyour undergrad GPA. If you have graduate coursework, that GPA will be considered, but the undergrad needs to be 3.5. If you score a 20 or higher on your DAT and your GPA is lower than 3.5, you can talk to your recruiter about applying.

For those that already have the HPSP. STAY FIT. When you get to COT, you will be required to take a fitness test. It doesn't look good if you fail it. When you arrive at your first duty location, you will be due for another one according to the rules. Failing that one starts a cycle you don't want. Fitness is taken seriously in the AF. If you fail 4 tests in 2-years, you can be involuntarily separated. If you have a HPSP commitment, you can be asked to pay the $$ back. So, stay in shape.

 

[dreaming2k5]

So Im a HPSP student and wasn't selected for AEGD-1. Im kind of disappointed but hey the world still turns.
Has anybody heard of getting bumped to acceptance?
Is credentialing for procedures a long/difficult process or is it to a certain extent arbitrary?

In my last year of dental school, I didn't want to get selected for AEGD-1. My civ friends were telling me that I can brush up my skills as I want, when I want; and not to waste an extra year getting the residency training that wouldn't really make you any extra money. I basically submitted paperwork with no supporting docs nor letters of recommendations and checked the AEGD-1 box because I was required.

I didn't expect to get selected, didn't want to -- but in Feb, I got a call telling me there's a spot, and if I'm interested, tell her in 24 hrs. So yeah, you can get bumped to acceptance. There are many people who decides last minute to not do the residency and they need to fill spots. So you probably will get a phone call.

Credentialing is not a long/difficult process unless you want to nitpick about the scope of your practice in the military. I'm credentialed to do osseous recontouring as part of crown lengthening, but do I do it? hahaha... .

 

[dreaming2k5]

The answer is maybe on the loupes. If you have a set from dental school, then probably not. If not, you can talk to your AEGD program director and they will try to get you a pair. Books in dental school are covered by the HPSP. After that you are on your own.

The only AEGD program that is able to go on humanitarians at this time is the 2-year AEGD. Not enough time in a 1-year to break away.

I had a set from dental school that I was required to buy (and thus funded by the air force) but it sucked so hard that I didn't want to use it. Our AEGD Director asked us all if we use our current loupes and why not -- well, I'm glad I said I hated my dental school pair and he got me a nice in-lens loupe that I've been relying on ever since. I can't see teeth without them.

 

[AFDDS]

I had a set from dental school that I was required to buy (and thus funded by the air force) but it sucked so hard that I didn't want to use it. Our AEGD Director asked us all if we use our current loupes and why not -- well, I'm glad I said I hated my dental school pair and he got me a nice in-lens loupe that I've been relying on ever since. I can't see teeth without them.

This has been my experience with our AEGD-1 programs. If you need a set you will get them. Some bases may be under more fiscal constraints than others, however, so the rules may change.

 

[DMDIL]

My recruiter said the board meets in March for the HPSP scholarship review. I haven't received the paperwork from my recruiter (busy with medical students) and I was wondering if there was a disadvantage for students who apply later than others.

 

[LogOff]

My recruiter said the board meets in March for the HPSP scholarship review. I haven't received the paperwork from my recruiter (busy with medical students) and I was wondering if there was a disadvantage for students who apply later than others.

My recruiter said she has to turn everything in by Feb 15 to make the board.

 

[kpanesar]

hello, theres alot of talk on here about the AEGD programs, but I was wondering if anyone can give me some info about applying to speciality programs with the airforce. I'm currently applying for the HPSP scholarship and have been mulling the thought of doing a prosthodontics speciality and then possibly the maxillofacial prosthodontics fellowship. Is it possible to go directly into the pros speciality directly after dental school? Any info if the maxillofacial pros fellowship is very competitive? And given the 4 year payback, how would the speciality pay/promotion work out

 

[AFDDS]

hello, theres alot of talk on here about the AEGD programs, but I was wondering if anyone can give me some info about applying to speciality programs with the airforce. I'm currently applying for the HPSP scholarship and have been mulling the thought of doing a prosthodontics speciality and then possibly the maxillofacial prosthodontics fellowship. Is it possible to go directly into the pros speciality directly after dental school? Any info if the maxillofacial pros fellowship is very competitive? And given the 4 year payback, how would the speciality pay/promotion work out

Getting into the Grad Pros program right out of dental school is very possible. 1-2 residents per year are taken right out of school. The maxillofacial pros fellowship is competitive some years and some it isn't. Several residents have gone right into it after they graduate the Pros program and several have gone out for a few years and returned for the maxillofacial fellowship. If you want to do those things, the AF is a great place to do it.

 

[kpanesar]

oh great thanks....also is there a minimum GPA requirement for the hpsp via air force? my recruiter was telling me my gpa (3.09 undergrad) will be a hindrance to me, but my DAT score is 25TS, 24AA, 21PAT. i also heard in the past they used to have waivers fro teh GPA if the applicant had high DAT scores, is this still the case? My recruiter was saying the minimum was 3.2, but i havent been able to find any sort of info on that anywhere : /

 

[AFDDS]

The minimum is a 3.5 GPA and 18 DAT. If you score over a 20 they will consider a 3.2.

oh great thanks....also is there a minimum GPA requirement for the hpsp via air force? my recruiter was telling me my gpa (3.09 undergrad) will be a hindrance to me, but my DAT score is 25TS, 24AA, 21PAT. i also heard in the past they used to have waivers fro teh GPA if the applicant had high DAT scores, is this still the case? My recruiter was saying the minimum was 3.2, but i havent been able to find any sort of info on that anywhere : /

 

[kpanesar]

The minimum is a 3.5 GPA and 18 DAT. If you score over a 20 they will consider a 3.2.

so they could consider lower than 3.2 if the DAT is high enough? and do you know why they don't consider a master's gpa? i royally screwed up in undergrad and ended up with a 3.09, but made up for it and am definitely a different student.

 

[TheClutch]

I am on the alternate list. Unfortunately, I don't think that my number is high enough to get the scholarship this year. I haven't spoken with my recruiter yet (figure wait till all the holiday break is over)

What are my options?
If I'm not awarded, does my application roll over to next year and receive a priority?

Thank you! Happy Holiday and New Years

 

[dentalstudent88]

I know that if you do OMFS training in the Air Force (4 years), payback is concurrent with HPSP payback. And if you do 6 years of OMFS training with a civilian institution, through AFIT, payback is consecutive with HPSP payback.

However, there are a few 6 year OMFS programs that actually pay you for 4 of the years and only charge you a reduced Med School tuition for 2 years. Why would you owe 6 consecutive years of payback if AFIT only paid for 2 years of education?

Thanks so much for your service and for the extensive time and effort you put into answering students' questions!! I hope you realize how much your input on Student Doctor Network helps both students and the military!

 

[Boston88]

Are the 3-year HPSP scholarships completely full for this year or will their be another board to meet?

 

[AFDDS]

so they could consider lower than 3.2 if the DAT is high enough? and do you know why they don't consider a master's gpa? i royally screwed up in undergrad and ended up with a 3.09, but made up for it and am definitely a different student.

I'm not sure they will look at a GPA lower than 3.2. The way it was presented in the past was if you had a 20 or higher they would ask for a waiver for a GPA below 3.5. Now, it is presented as if you have a DAT over 20 they will consider a 3.2.

They don't figure in the Master's degree because they want everyone on the same playing field so to speak. Its not that they don't consider it, but it isn't calculated as part of your GPA.

 

[AFDDS]

I am on the alternate list. Unfortunately, I don't think that my number is high enough to get the scholarship this year. I haven't spoken with my recruiter yet (figure wait till all the holiday break is over)

What are my options?
If I'm not awarded, does my application roll over to next year and receive a priority?

Thank you! Happy Holiday and New Years

Good questions. Unfortunately, I don't have an answer for you. It is in the process of changing. They haven't "rolled over" so to speak in the past, but they may start allowing that. Best thing to do is to discuss with your recruiter.

 

[AFDDS]

I know that if you do OMFS training in the Air Force (4 years), payback is concurrent with HPSP payback. And if you do 6 years of OMFS training with a civilian institution, through AFIT, payback is consecutive with HPSP payback.

However, there are a few 6 year OMFS programs that actually pay you for 4 of the years and only charge you a reduced Med School tuition for 2 years. Why would you owe 6 consecutive years of payback if AFIT only paid for 2 years of education?

Thanks so much for your service and for the extensive time and effort you put into answering students' questions!! I hope you realize how much your input on Student Doctor Network helps both students and the military!

You are correct on the payback you mentioned above. However, most schools that pay you or pay part of your tuition, either don't pay you when you are on AFIT scholarships or they pay the money directly to AFIT because you school and your salary are paid by the AF. So you still owe 6 years.

I appreciate your kind words. I do love the AF and I enjoy answering your questions. When I came in, no one answered questions for young officers, much less HPSP students. I'm glad the AF has evolved to helping out.

 

[AFDDS]

Are the 3-year HPSP scholarships completely full for this year or will their be another board to meet?

As far as I know, they have all been awarded.

 

[dentalstudent88]

You are correct on the payback you mentioned above. However, most schools that pay you or pay part of your tuition, either don't pay you when you are on AFIT scholarships or they pay the money directly to AFIT because you school and your salary are paid by the AF. So you still owe 6 years.

I appreciate your kind words. I do love the AF and I enjoy answering your questions. When I came in, no one answered questions for young officers, much less HPSP students. I'm glad the AF has evolved to helping out.

Thanks so much!! I have a handful of other follow-up questions, but these should be my last for a while!

1. Just to clarify: imagine you do a 4 year civilian residency program because you don't get accepted to Travis or Lackland, and the civilian program pays $40,000 a year for each of the 4 years. That money will get paid to AFIT and AFIT will then be the one that actually directly pays your salary. Thus, in this circumstance, the Air Force gets a bit of break in the sense that they aren't paying your salary "out of pocket" but you still owe 4 CONSECUTIVE years post-HPSP payback because you trained in a civilian institution. Am I correct on this?

2. Also, based on the HPSP newsletter that came out recently, it doesn't seem any 2nd Lt got one of the 6 spots for OMFS in Travis or Lackland this year. Is that what usually happens? Are there consistently a group of 2 Lt that enter civilian institutions through AFIT each year because there are only 6 spots within the Air Force?

3. I assume the AF fills all 6 OMFS training spots each year, regardless of need, simply because the infrastructure and faculty to train 6 surgeons already exists and would be wasted if not utilized. However, I could understand them not allowing any civilian training through AFIT for a given year if the OMFS need is full. Am I correct on this?

4. How common is educational deferment (which I understand is when you pay for your own residency training and don't incur additional commitment for it)? Is there consistently a group of people who get education deferment? Or is it rare and done only for unique circumstances?

5. The biggest fear my wife and I have about staying with the Air Force long term is getting moved around a lot. I'm wondering if you have any insight into this. How often do dentists move around in the Air Force? Is it every few years like it is for some pilots?

6. Are there job opportunities for Air Force spouses in the case that we do get moved around often? I imagine a lot of military spouses have a hard time finding a new job every few years.

7. I got the contact info for the OMFS Consultant from someone I talked to in the HPSP office. However, I'm not totally sure what sorts of questions I can ask him. Is he a mentor for students who are interested in pursuing OMFS--can I ask him about ways to be competitive? Or does he mostly serve to answer the logistical questions I'm asking on this forum? I'm not sure if it's appropriate to reach out to him to build a relationship.

Thanks again for everything you do to empower young officers with knowledge about their future in the Air Force!! And for helping answer the questions of students trying to determine if it's right for them. Personally, I know I absolutely wouldn't have accepted my HPSP Scholarship in 2011 if it wasn't for you answering all of my questions on SDN.

 

[AFDDS]

Thanks so much!! I have a handful of other follow-up questions, but these should be my last for a while!

1. Just to clarify: imagine you do a 4 year civilian residency program because you don't get accepted to Travis or Lackland, and the civilian program pays $40,000 a year for each of the 4 years. That money will get paid to AFIT and AFIT will then be the one that actually directly pays your salary. Thus, in this circumstance, the Air Force gets a bit of break in the sense that they aren't paying your salary "out of pocket" but you still owe 4 CONSECUTIVE years post-HPSP payback because you trained in a civilian institution. Am I correct on this? Not exactly. The AF pays your normal AF salary when you are in training. Doesn't matter if it's at an AFIT school or in AF program. What typically happens is cost savings for the school. Since you are getting paid by theAF, they just don't pay you a salary.

2. Also, based on the HPSP newsletter that came out recently, it doesn't seem any 2nd Lt got one of the 6 spots for OMFS in Travis or Lackland this year. Is that what usually happens? Are there consistently a group of 2 Lt that enter civilian institutions through AFIT each year because there are only 6 spots within the Air Force? Depends on the year. Some years people will get in right out of school and some years they don't. Depends on need and competitiveness of the other applicants.

3. I assume the AF fills all 6 OMFS training spots each year, regardless of need, simply because the infrastructure and faculty to train 6 surgeons already exists and would be wasted if not utilized. However, I could understand them not allowing any civilian training through AFIT for a given year if the OMFS need is full. Am I correct on this? The AF program gets filled every year because we have a big need for OMS. It will fill before they entertain sending anyone AFIT. This year we got to start one extra here because the AF and Army program are combined and the Army had someone drop out and an AF person started a year early. Its not uncommon to come to one of the AF programs 10 months early and work as a GD until you start in the next class.

4. How common is educational deferment (which I understand is when you pay for your own residency training and don't incur additional commitment for it)? Is there consistently a group of people who get education deferment? Or is it rare and done only for unique circumstances?RARE. It has happened when we had a big need, so it is possible.

5. The biggest fear my wife and I have about staying with the Air Force long term is getting moved around a lot. I'm wondering if you have any insight into this. How often do dentists move around in the Air Force? Is it every few years like it is for some pilots? Typical assignments are 4 years

6. Are there job opportunities for Air Force spouses in the case that we do get moved around often? I imagine a lot of military spouses have a hard time finding a new job every few years.Not technically. There are opportunities to apply for GS positions, etc... It can be difficult at times for a spouse to find a job, but if their job specialty is in demand its usually not an issue.

7. I got the contact info for the OMFS Consultant from someone I talked to in the HPSP office. However, I'm not totally sure what sorts of questions I can ask him. Is he a mentor for students who are interested in pursuing OMFS--can I ask him about ways to be competitive? Or does he mostly serve to answer the logistical questions I'm asking on this forum? I'm not sure if it's appropriate to reach out to him to build a relationship. I know our consultant well and he will answer any questions you have.

Thanks again for everything you do to empower young officers with knowledge about their future in the Air Force!! And for helping answer the questions of students trying to determine if it's right for them. Personally, I know I absolutely wouldn't have accepted my HPSP Scholarship in 2011 if it wasn't for you answering all of my questions on SDN.

I appreciate your kindness. I was lucky when I came in and my recruiter was very helpful and upfront about everything. I want to make sure your quetions were answered like mine were.

 

[StevieLo]

I'm in my 2nd year at Roseman. I'm in the 3 yr HPSP. Can you tell me about what the timeline would be to apply for the OMFS residency program(s) to get in straight out of dental school?

I've been told I would need to apply at the beginning of year 3, so that interviews, etc can happen before the year 4. However, I'd like to do some externships, but some or all won't allow externs until they have begun year 3.

Also, how can I get into/apply for externships at Travis and Lackland afbs.

Thank you!!

 

[AFDDS]

I'm in my 2nd year at Roseman. I'm in the 3 yr HPSP. Can you tell me about what the timeline would be to apply for the OMFS residency program(s) to get in straight out of dental school?

I've been told I would need to apply at the beginning of year 3, so that interviews, etc can happen before the year 4. However, I'd like to do some externships, but some or all won't allow externs until they have begun year 3.

Also, how can I get into/apply for externships at Travis and Lackland afbs.

Thank you!!

You should be receiving a newsletter from AFPC on a regular basis. When the time comes to appy for residency programs, the newsletter will contain all the info you need to submit your application.

As far as I know, they do not do externships for the OMFS program at Lackland or Travis.

 

[StevieLo]

Thank you! How do I get the AFPC newsletter? I haven't found info on the afpc site.

 

[LogOff]

I've been accepted to UOP and am mostly done with the Air Force application.

But my recruiter says I can't apply until I get a 4-year acceptance letter. Then she said if I am awarded a scholarship it will be converted to a 3-year so I can go to UOP if I want.


However, I am also mostly done with the Navy application and I don't have to do that round-about 4-year acceptance letter bit. I can just apply with my UOP letter.

Anyone got insight? Is there anything I can do or someone I can talk to to still apply Air Force with just my UOP letter?

I would understand if I just couldn't apply at all because UOP is 3 years, but I don't understand why I have to dance around with a 4-year school if I end up still attending UOP in the end.

 

[AFDDS]

Thank you! How do I get the AFPC newsletter? I haven't found info on the afpc site.

AFPC should be emailing it to you.

 

[AFDDS]

I've been accepted to UOP and am mostly done with the Air Force application.

But my recruiter says I can't apply until I get a 4-year acceptance letter. Then she said if I am awarded a scholarship it will be converted to a 3-year so I can go to UOP if I want.


However, I am also mostly done with the Navy application and I don't have to do that round-about 4-year acceptance letter bit. I can just apply with my UOP letter.

Anyone got insight? Is there anything I can do or someone I can talk to to still apply Air Force with just my UOP letter?

I would understand if I just couldn't apply at all because UOP is 3 years, but I don't understand why I have to dance around with a 4-year school if I end up still attending UOP in the end.

I just talked to recruiting service about this. If you are applying for a scholarshiop for UOP, you need to apply for a 3-year scholarship. If you want to go to a 4-year program, you need an acceptance letter from a 4-year school and then apply for a 4-year HPSP.

 

[THtoothdoctor]

You should be receiving a newsletter from AFPC on a regular basis. When the time comes to appy for residency programs, the newsletter will contain all the info you need to submit your application.

As far as I know, they do not do externships for the OMFS program at Lackland or Travis.

Should be qualified I think by saying you will spend a week at each program ideally, but that is the interview you will schedule as part of your application package.

 

[sergeantcalder]

I just wanted to say thank you for answering all the questions posted here- it is such a great resource to uncover unknown specifics of the HPSP program and find out what opportunities are available through the AF. That being said, I am a current first year student and recently signed 3 year HPSP.

Navy and Army have posts of their 2012 residency/specialty program application results. Is the information out there for the AF? Has the application process been completed?

Thanks.

 

[AFDDS]

I just wanted to say thank you for answering all the questions posted here- it is such a great resource to uncover unknown specifics of the HPSP program and find out what opportunities are available through the AF. That being said, I am a current first year student and recently signed 3 year HPSP.

Navy and Army have posts of their 2012 residency/specialty program application results. Is the information out there for the AF? Has the application process been completed?

Thanks.

Endo
13 applicants
4 selects
2 alternates

Comp Dentistry
7 Applicants
5 Selects
0 alternates

Prosthodontics
4 applicants
4 selects
0 alternates

Orthodontics
9 applicants
3 selects
2 alternates

Perio
5 applicants
4 selects
0 alternates

Pediatric Dentistry
11 applicants
3 selects
2 alternates

Advanced Clinical Dent Program
3 applicants
2 selects
0 alternates

OMS board meets later in the year

 

[Merkur3801]

As far as you understand are both the 3 year and 4 year scholarships full? I submitted my application to my recruiter before Dec. had my physical in early Dec.and got my acceptances at the very beginning of Dec and I was applying for the 3 year. My recruiter has not told me anything about the 3 year being full and I am not able to get a hold of him. So, should I expect to not hear anything back for the 3 year scholarship?

 

[AFDDS]

As far as you understand are both the 3 year and 4 year scholarships full? I submitted my application to my recruiter before Dec. had my physical in early Dec.and got my acceptances at the very beginning of Dec and I was applying for the 3 year. My recruiter has not told me anything about the 3 year being full and I am not able to get a hold of him. So, should I expect to not hear anything back for the 3 year scholarship?

The application process runs until 15 Feb. They are full that I know of, but some will still be selected as alternates.

 

[haisha ni narou]

I'm in the AEGD-1 and going on a humanitarian trip in April.

 

[quocstazz]

The application process runs until 15 Feb. They are full that I know of, but some will still be selected as alternates.

What about 4 year scholarship?

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[AFDDS]

What about 4 year scholarship?

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Recruiters have until 15 Feb to get applications in for the 4 year scholarships. Only one has been selected at this point for 16 openings.

 

[sergeantcalder]

Pertaining to my question a few posts back about the 2012 results- do you have data behind the numbers? For example, were the applicants/residents straight out of dental school? HPSP students? AEGD etc?

Thank you for the information.

 

[AFDDS]

Pertaining to my question a few posts back about the 2012 results- do you have data behind the numbers? For example, were the applicants/residents straight out of dental school? HPSP students? AEGD etc?

Thank you for the information.

I don't have the exact numbers, but I do know that Pros and Perio were the only ones accepting people right out of school. As a rule, Ortho and Endo don't accept applications from HPSP students. OMS will take apps from HPSP, but they have a separate board. The vast majority of selects that are already on active duty have been to an AEGD.

 

[RSalha17]

AFDDS,

I just wanted to thank you for your service to our country, and your service to students interested in the Air Force. I is obvious that many folks have benefited from your words, and for that, I thank you greatly.

Also, I am seeing a lot of info pertaining to post DDS, but I have a couple questions regarding the initial phase of the HPSP application.

1) I'm wondering if applicants who are denied the 4 year HPSP receive any type of preference for the following 3 year HPSP? After speaking with my Army recruiter, I discovered if you are not accepted for the 4 yr HPSP, you receive preferential standing for the 3 yr HPSP the following year. Is this the same case with the AF, or must students re-apply the following year with a completely clean slate?

2) This may have been answered previously, but I can't seem to find a definite yes or no regarding a signing bonus. From what I understand, the accepted Army/Navy HPSP applicants receive an approximate $20,000 signing bonus. Is this also the case with the AF? If so, can you please provide some details in regards to the payment schedule? For example, is it one lump sum, or do students receive the bonus throughout the four years of dental school.

Thank you in advance for you help, and thanks again for your service to our country and fellow individuals seeking advice.

Have a wonderful day.

 

[lalssu]

I've been accepted to UOP and am mostly done with the Air Force application.

But my recruiter says I can't apply until I get a 4-year acceptance letter. Then she said if I am awarded a scholarship it will be converted to a 3-year so I can go to UOP if I want.


However, I am also mostly done with the Navy application and I don't have to do that round-about 4-year acceptance letter bit. I can just apply with my UOP letter.

Anyone got insight? Is there anything I can do or someone I can talk to to still apply Air Force with just my UOP letter?

I would understand if I just couldn't apply at all because UOP is 3 years, but I don't understand why I have to dance around with a 4-year school if I end up still attending UOP in the end.

I was in the same boat 3 years ago. My recruiter told me if I got in to UoP that my 4 year would be converted to a 3 year. Then when it came down to actually converting the scholarship to a 3 year it couldn't be done. By then all the three year scholarships were gone and I had to either pick a 4 year school if I wanted to keep the scholarship or give it up if I wanted to go to UoP. So unless things have changed the conversion isn't an option.