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Couple things:

Waiting lists: Occasionally you will get a slot off a wait list, but it isn't reliable. Reasons people may not go to a residency are: family doesn't want to move where the residency is, the applicant tosses in the application just in case he doesn't get out, etc.

Pathology, like public health and orofacial pain, is usually available but they aren't very popular and the need for them is limited so they may only offer a residency every other year or so. Pathologists and pain specialists will probably find themselves at big hospitals Madigan (Ft. Lewis), Brooks Army Medical Center (San Antonio), Walter Reed, etc. Also remember since you will be at a hospital and an oral biopsy blurs the lines between medical and dental, you will also be seeing a large number of retirees.

I haven't heard of anyone getting endo or ortho out of dental school, but a girl in my 1 year did get picked up for endo the first time she applied. It still was 2 years before she started because residency selection is for the following year, you apply then they give you time to move and get settled. So she applied at the end of 03, finished the 1 year, moved to Ft. Bragg in 04, then started the residency in summer of 05.
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I heard through my recruiter that they are considering allowing people to go directly from dental school to residencies such as ortho. This is for certain exceptional candidates. Is this being considered or is it just a rumor?
 
the "unofficial" rule is that ortho and endo will not take someone right out of school. the other specialties will.
i'm sure that if a candidate had an incredible academic record that they would be considered for ortho and endo, but the mentality behind the board members is that they won't take someone right out of school for those two specialties. i would rate the chances as slim to none.
 
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Regarding PROFIS vs TOE spots, you are more likely to go to a TOE spot after a 1 year AEGD.
 
It looks like the army has just reduced the deployment time to 6 months due to skill degradation according to my recruiter. However my sister has pointed out that a NYT article that more troops need to be sent over to Iraq. My brother does not like the situation over in the middle east and that the army is in dire need of bodies. He points out that older people have been recalled and that generally the military does not like older people. They prefer younger people. Is this a sign of desperation because the army is stretched thin?
 
Beware of the recruiters, they are fudging the truth again. Only PROFIS tours are now 6 months, if you are assigned to a field unit you are still going for 15 months.

The Army is definitely stretched thin right now, that's why they are calling people back and relying so heavily on the reserves. Think about it, we've been in Iraq for longer than it took us to win WWII and all without a draft.
 
What's the difference between Profis and field unit?
 
PROFIS stands for the PROfessional FIller System, that is when you are pulled out of a clinic to be deployed. A field unit is a company, battalion, or brigade that you are assigned instead of a clinic, you will spend a good amount of time in the clinic and then the rest of your time training with the unit or maintaining your equipment. If you are with a field unit you will deploy whenever they do for as long as they do.
 
Thanks for clearing that up. If you do AEGD your chances of deployment in the field increase?
 
Ok, i have a question about inactive duty, let say they ask you for an inactive duty, how long is it going to be? another 4 years?
 
NAVY DDS 2010 said:
First of all, EVERYONE who joins the military is committed for 8 years!!! What determines how long you will be 'INACTIVE' in the military depends on how long you were on active duty. Let's say you served 5 1/2 years on 'ACTIVE' duty. Then you must serve 2 1/2 years in the Active Reserves or on 'INACTIVE' duty in the IRR - Inactive Ready Reserve. 5.5 + 2.5 = 8.0 After you have reached the 8 year mark, then you can choose to stay in or get out. Until you have reached the 8 years, you will be affiliated with the military in some fashion whether it be in active duty, in the active reserves or on inactive duty in the IRR.
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I thought that when I signed my HPSP back in 2004 that my commitment was 7 years. Has 8 years always been the norm? Also, when they place stop loss, is it difficult to move from regular Army to Army Reserve?
 
jb54ram said:
I thought that when I signed my HPSP back in 2004 that my commitment was 7 years. Has 8 years always been the norm? Also, when they place stop loss, is it difficult to move from regular Army to Army Reserve?
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It has always been 8 years at least since the 90's. Yes, they can stop loss you whenever they want. I just saw some documents for my wifes redeployment which actually even surprised me and I always assume the worst case scenario. She (no she isn't a dentist) was called off IRR Jan '07 and will hopefully be back by this summer and all of her IRR time will be completed to potentially resign her commission. Well they just sent out paperwork saying after she redeploys she will have to wait 6 months before any paperwork can be sent in to resign her commission. Keep in mind it usually takes the Army no less then 5 months to process any paperwork unless of course it is to their benefit such as stop lossing, extending AD time or any other such circumstance.

It is very frustrating as I am firm believer that everybody should serve their country but the Army needs to hold up its end of the bargain and release people following their commitments.
 
Kabek said:
It has always been 8 years at least since the 90's. Yes, they can stop loss you whenever they want. I just saw some documents for my wifes redeployment which actually even surprised me and I always assume the worst case scenario. She (no she isn't a dentist) was called off IRR Jan '07 and will hopefully be back by this summer and all of her IRR time will be completed to potentially resign her commission. Well they just sent out paperwork saying after she redeploys she will have to wait 6 months before any paperwork can be sent in to resign her commission. Keep in mind it usually takes the Army no less then 5 months to process any paperwork unless of course it is to their benefit such as stop lossing, extending AD time or any other such circumstance.

It is very frustrating as I am firm believer that everybody should serve their country but the Army needs to hold up its end of the bargain and release people following their commitments.
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Are you able to transfer to the Active Reserve, and not resign your commission during the time they place you on stop loss?

I couldn't agree with you more about everyone serving their country at one point or another. I find it extremely irritating when people ask me about my commitment, and then asks "why?" Seems I hear this a lot from people in my wife's family. Apparently, they would prefer that someone else's son or daughter do it. Kudos to all of you for your service, or those that are considering.
 
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jb54ram said:
Are you able to transfer to the Active Reserve, and not resign your commission during the time they place you on stop loss?
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JB,

I am not sure if I understand your question. Yes, you could transfer to the active reserve (1 weekend a month, 2 weeks a year deal). However, many of these units have or will be activated and many have done several deployments in the current conflict.

That being said there will be some kind of financial incentive to join an active reserve unit vs. just being on the IRR list. There are other programs as well the IMA (Individual Mobilization Augmentee) which has much more financial incentive but you are about guaranteed to be called to active duty so if you were to go that route just stay active the whole time.

I didn't understand your part regarding the stop loss and resignation of commission with the reserves.

Hope that helps with your question.
 
Kabek said:
JB,

I am not sure if I understand your question. Yes, you could transfer to the active reserve (1 weekend a month, 2 weeks a year deal). However, many of these units have or will be activated and many have done several deployments in the current conflict.

That being said there will be some kind of financial incentive to join an active reserve unit vs. just being on the IRR list. There are other programs as well the IMA (Individual Mobilization Augmentee) which has much more financial incentive but you are about guaranteed to be called to active duty so if you were to go that route just stay active the whole time.

I didn't understand your part regarding the stop loss and resignation of commission with the reserves.

Hope that helps with your question.
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Well my thoughts were based on the future. After my initial 4 year commitment, I wanted to transfer into the 360th medical, out of Parma, OH. This is very near my fathers practice, which I will be joining at the completion of my Army career. I was curious that if there were a stop loss, if I would be able to transfer into a reserve unit like this, or if I would be required to stay in the regular Army.

Your point about the reserve deployments was not one I had considered though. Thanks!
 
umkcdds said:
i would start calling her about October of your 4th year of school. call her in October for the first time. then again in November, then twice in December and twice in January for updates. seriously. i know that sounds like a joke, but assignments that are available change constantly up until orders are cut. so, keep on top of it. the requests for orders (RFO's) usually go out at the end of January (all of the other residents here got theirs last week). orders will be actually cut in about the second week of February.
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In regards to this, I recall being told to begin establishing a relationship with your assignment officer as soon as possible---I attempted to do it 2x too early---MAJ Dallman, MAJ Rodriguez both were promoted and moved to another duty assignment. CPT Pratt Chambers has been extremely willing to work with me, and does her best to accomodate, but if you start in your 1st year, she probably won't be there by the time you graduate.

So, have the majority of people been receiving their RFO's? We were told to expect worst case scenario of April.
 
NAVY DDS 2010 said:
One thing about contacting the detailers early and establishing a relationship is that even though they may not be your detailers when you graduate, those individuals may hold a position later than could help having them on your side. Just as it applies to the corporate business world, in the military it is good to 'know' people. One day, you may face a situation where knowing a particular person can help you out.
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Hey, a question on the Navy's HSCP, if you do that program, do you get off of IRR because you spent 4 years in while in dental school? And then paid back 4 years. That's a total of 8 years counting towards retirement, right?
 
blankguy said:
Thanks for clearing that up. If you do AEGD your chances of deployment in the field increase?
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Yes. If you do an AEGD program, you will be most likely sent to a field unit and get deployed (Iraq, Afghanistan, ....)
 
NAVY DDS 2010 said:
The 4 years of d-school count toward retirement, but not towards the 8 years you owe. The time clock even starts over for me and I have completed my original 8 years.
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Navy,
I think your last post might have some error in it as I read through it. For a newly commissioned dental officer (no prior service) the dental school will count for nothing. I believe it was in the early 80's where the dental school benefit for retirement was taken away. Prior to that time once you hit 20 years your retirement would be at 24 years or in other words another 10% of your high-3 base pay would be added to your retirement benefit. You also need to be in the rank for 3 years to retire at a specific rank. I know a number of 0-6's when I first started who had been fighting with that change their whole career because they came a year or two after that rule was made.

Now considering your pay since you have already served 8 years and if you were still a name on a piece of paper with the military then the 4 years of dental school would put you at the 12 year pay mark when you come back on active duty. So your base pay would be an O-3 with 12 years when you go back to AD.

This is the way it is for the Army and I do believe it is DOD wide.
 
NAVY DDS 2010 said:
First, I want to apologize to BQUAD for his thread getting hijacked with a Navy issue. This will be my last post about this on the Army site, so if anyfurther info regarding this wants to be discussed, lets move it to another thread. thanks.

Kabaek,

There is nothing wrong with anything I said. You are thinking about the HPSP scholarship and how it pertains to retirement. The Navy has a dental school program that the AF and Army doesn't. We have the HSCP program where you are on active duty while in d-school. You are initially given an E-6 rank, but can soon make E-7 based on merit or referring someone (recruiting) into the program. You receive all military benefits that any other military member would receive. This program is really best for those who go to a school with low tuition or are planning on making a career out of this.

that aside, where the heck are you talking about? My pay? You don't know anything about my backgroud other than what I inculded in my post. I did 6 years active and and 2 reserves before getting the scholarship. That is where the 8 years comes into play. I was already an O-3 up for O-4 board. Once I graduate, I will put O-3 back on with 10 yrs active. Because pretty much every dentist makes O-4 at first eligible board, I should put on O-4 the first cycle after my first FITREP after graduating.

As far as my retirement, why are you going into a dissertation over retirement when no one brought that up? I wasn't talking about it and it has nothing pertaining to my situation. Why are you mentioning the 3 years after making rank......... Just curious. I am very aware of how retirement works and how my career fits into retirement. The only bit about information I mentioned about retirement was about the 4 years and mentioning I will stay in the Navy until retirement. ???????????????????????????
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Navy,

I do apologize as I didn't read it clearly that you were talking about a specific Navy program in a thread that was trying to help individuals decipher things about the Army. The HSCP program does sound like it would be advantageous for some.

Yes, the information that you presented is what I made the pay statement from. I am thinking this thread is for the benefit of all and pay information is what some people consider important. It is obvious you know these things but there are many who don't and many who have not had prior active duty time.

As for retirement benefits many people don't real understand how it works and some might possibly be interested in learning more. I would have thought this information to be useful back in my dental school days.

The 3 years in rank means if you wish to retire officially as an 0-6 you will have serve at least 3 years in that rank.

Lets try to keep this civil, I apologize that I didn't notice your discussing a Navy specific topic but this is an informative thread for people to learn.
 
Just wondering if there are any Active Duty dentists who know if you can still defer your subsidized loans while on AD. Is this still going on and how exactly does this work?
 
So, basically you serve 8 years in military, that is quite a lot, and 4 years in detal school, total of 12 years. Man they force you to serve for 20 years then, only 8 more years until your retirement. I'm feeling this scholarship is hard to swallow...
 
NAVY DDS 2010 said:
First, I want to apologize to BQUAD for his thread getting hijacked with a Navy issue. This will be my last post about this on the Army site, so if anyfurther info regarding this wants to be discussed, lets move it to another thread. thanks.

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that aside, where the heck are you talking about? My pay? You don't know anything about my backgroud other than what I inculded in my post.

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As far as my retirement, why are you going into a dissertation over retirement for me retirement when no one brought that up? I am confused why you brought it up when it has nothing to do with what I said. Just curious.

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I wasn't pissed. I was confused on where your comments directed toward me had anything to do with my reply to another's question for me. Sorry if the tone of my tying came across as such.

I agree that this is a forum to help people learn. If you look at my post history here in the forum, I help answer as many questions as I can to help others who need help.
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ok, now that this has been played out, let's get back on track with questions for ARMY DENTISTS. Any further comments (or replies) regarding AF or NAVY can be directed to those particular threads or start a new thread. This is an excellent forum, with lots of good feedback from those of you in all three branches. Thanks for the info...let's keep the standards up in this area of SDN.

Back to it!! And thanks to all for your insight. :)
 
jmick101 said:
Just wondering if there are any Active Duty dentists who know if you can still defer your subsidized loans while on AD. Is this still going on and how exactly does this work?
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As of the end of the last school year (2007), yes, you are able to defer while on AD (and also if you are in a university based residency, etc..). If you feel that you are eligible to defer, you can talk to your school financial director. If you have trouble with this, or don't have a financial advisor based in your dental school, you can contact the lender of your loan.

Additionally, when you are in your final year of dental school, you are required to go through exit counseling for your loans. Your options for deferment are explained at that time as well.
 
I'm not sure about the deferment but I would recommend trying ca_dreamin's suggestion. The Army also does have a Loan Repayment program, but I am not sure how it works, you can get more info on it by going to www.dencom.army.mil and then in the right hand column of boxes there is one labelled "Join the Dental Corps" or something similar, it is under there.
 
BQuad said:
I'm not sure about the deferment but I would recommend trying ca_dreamin's suggestion. The Army also does have a Loan Repayment program, but I am not sure how it works, you can get more info on it by going to www.dencom.army.mil and then in the right hand column of boxes there is one labelled "Join the Dental Corps" or something similar, it is under there.
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the program you are referring to is the HPLRP. it is set up to be used as a recruiting tool for direct assessions in all medical, dental and nursing. it can be used for active duty dentists as a retention tool, if there is any money left over after the recruiting "season" is over. it won't be determined if there is any of this available to apply for until around april or may. it is a $30K loan repayment that you might be able to apply for, if the money is available. there will probably be a few of these available. if you apply for this and get selected, you get the $30K (amount is before taxes - actually about $24K) and you incur a 1 year ADSO for taking it.
the contact for this is COL Daniels, but as of right now, he doesn't know if/how many of these will be available.
 
CannonD said:
So, basically you serve 8 years in military, that is quite a lot, and 4 years in detal school, total of 12 years. Man they force you to serve for 20 years then, only 8 more years until your retirement. I'm feeling this scholarship is hard to swallow...
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With all due respect, you have no idea what you are talking about.
 
i have a question about inactive duty, after you served 4 years of active duty. They can let you go home? and within the next 4 years (after you complete your active duty) you still own them 4 years of inactive duty. what happen when that four years pass, do you still own them?? isn't like you will always own them 4 years of inactive duty if they don't call you in. you can only get it off your shoulders when you serve that 4 years of inactive duty??
 
Navy,
i thought the HSCP scholarship will cover everything while your in dental school, even if you're in private dental school which cost a lot. How come the program is best for those who go to low tuition school? thanks

NAVY DDS 2010 said:
First, I want to apologize to BQUAD for his thread getting hijacked with a Navy issue. This will be my last post about this on the Army site, so if anyfurther info regarding this wants to be discussed, lets move it to another thread. thanks.

Kabaek,

There is nothing wrong with anything I said. You are thinking about the HPSP scholarship and how it pertains to retirement. The Navy has a dental school program that the AF and Army doesn't. We have the HSCP program where you are on active duty while in d-school. You are initially given an E-6 rank, but can soon make E-7 based on merit or referring someone (recruiting) into the program. You receive all military benefits that any other military member would receive. This program is really best for those who go to a school with low tuition or are planning on making a career out of this.

that aside, where the heck are you talking about? My pay? You don't know anything about my backgroud other than what I inculded in my post. I did 6 years active and and 2 reserves before getting the scholarship. That is where the 8 years comes into play. I was already an O-3 up for O-4 board. Once I graduate, I will put O-3 back on with 10 yrs active. Because pretty much every dentist makes O-4 at first eligible board, I should put on O-4 the first cycle after my first FITREP after graduating. That aside, I never mentioned anything about rank and how it relates to retirement. As far as my retirement, why are you going into a dissertation over retirement for me retirement when no one brought that up? I am confused why you brought it up when it has nothing to do with what I said. Just curious.
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jmick101 said:
Just wondering if there are any Active Duty dentists who know if you can still defer your subsidized loans while on AD. Is this still going on and how exactly does this work?
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Yes, absolutely! There is a simple form that you fill out that defers your subsidized loans for three years while you are active duty. I filled out the form in September 2007, and they backdated it to my active duty date of July 5, 2007, and reimbursed me the interest that had been charged.
 
dear BQ,
i thought the HSCP scholarship will cover everything while your in dental school, even if you're in private dental school which cost a lot. How come the program is best for those who go to low tuition school? thanks
 
Chachito said:
Yes, absolutely! There is a simple form that you fill out that defers your subsidized loans for three years while you are active duty. I filled out the form in September 2007, and they backdated it to my active duty date of July 5, 2007, and reimbursed me the interest that had been charged.
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Ok cool. Three years eh? Nice. I am still racking up some debt and getting those deferred will help out a bit. Thanks.
 
I talked to CPT Pratt Chambers today and she told me that she is doing last moment preparations for RFO's. She has me going to West Point---have any of you been there? This was my first choice based on what others have told me----the only major drawbacks I see are cost of living with no COLA, and having to adhere strictly to customs and courtesies due to the nature of the Academy. Thanks for any information you can provide.
 
jb54ram said:
the only major drawbacks I see are cost of living with no COLA, and having to adhere strictly to customs and courtesies due to the nature of the Academy. Thanks for any information you can provide.
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JB,

What a great assignment and directly out of school, I am surprised as I know those are desired spots. Well you will be in a great military bearing environment. My wife was a grad in 2000. Dress right dress
 
what are some of the popular (and unpopular!) places to be stationed? are there some that new dentists shouldnt even try for, etc.?

"good" station spots can be based on the area/lifestyle off base, as well s the work environment and types of things a new dentist would get to do (though i realize this may be harder to predict). thanks!
 
Flakbait9 said:
what are some of the popular (and unpopular!) places to be stationed? are there some that new dentists shouldnt even try for, etc.?

"good" station spots can be based on the area/lifestyle off base, as well s the work environment and types of things a new dentist would get to do (though i realize this may be harder to predict). thanks!
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of course this will depend on your likes and dislikes. If you are into skiing, hiking, and mountains, then Fort Carson would be the best place. If you are not into any of those things and your family lives somewhere in Georgia, perhaps you would like a base on the east coast. If you are in HPSP, you should have an AKO login. With this you can go to www.dencom.army.mil and find the link on the right hand of the page. There will be a link to HRC, which will allow you to view all the different dental clinics that are out there. Good Luck! All the locations that seem desirable to the masses, will likely be difficult to get, but if you don't try to get there, you won't!
 
Hi there! I'm about to graduate dental school with 4 yr HPSP
and I am going to be doing the 1yr AEGD at Ft Campbell. I was wondering if anyone could answer a couple of questions..

-Is it better to live off base at Ft Campbell? (I'm single)
-How much will I be paid while doing the 1yr program?
-What is the likelihood that I will remain at Ft Campbell after the 12 months, and will I have a good chance of moving the DC or Georgia (my 2 top locations)??

Thank you!
 
gatorfan99 said:
Hi there! I'm about to graduate dental school with 4 yr HPSP
and I am going to be doing the 1yr AEGD at Ft Campbell. I was wondering if anyone could answer a couple of questions..

-Is it better to live off base at Ft Campbell? (I'm single)
-How much will I be paid while doing the 1yr program?
-What is the likelihood that I will remain at Ft Campbell after the 12 months, and will I have a good chance of moving the DC or Georgia (my 2 top locations)??

Thank you!
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i am currently in the 1-year aegd at ft campbell. send me a pm and i'll give you my e-mail address for any questions you might have.
you should try to come down to the area for a few days to look around the area.
when i got here, the 101st was all still here. by the time you get here, the 101st will almost all be deployed, so you might be able to get on-post housing. when i got here, it almost impossible.
pay will be somewhere around $3900/month after taxes (including BAS and BAH) if you live off post.
as far as assignments go for next year, that is really too hard to try to predict this soon.
 
In reply to gatorfan99:

-Is it better to live off base at Ft Campbell? (I'm single)

Yes. You can find a place to live for less than your BAH and save some money that way. Also, they may not even have on-post housing available without going through the waitlist.


-How much will I be paid while doing the 1yr program?

0-3 with <2 years in service, DASP, VSP and BAH for Ft Campbell. You can find all four numbers with some quick searches but it will probably be around $4000 a month after taxes.


-What is the likelihood that I will remain at Ft Campbell after the 12 months, and will I have a good chance of moving the DC or Georgia (my 2 top locations)??

I would estimate around 75-90% of people move after their AEGD. The vast majority of people who finish an AEGD go to a residency or a field unit.

*As a PSA, be aware that doing an AEGD will greatly increase your odds of being put into a field unit and deploying. If you don't do a residency right out of the AEGD you're almost guaranteed to go to a field unit. I'm not saying this to influence you away from an AEGD but just to make you aware. I wish I was aware of this before I did my program; I would probably have still done it but it would have been nice to know.
 
Midoc said:
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*As a PSA, be aware that doing an AEGD will greatly increase your odds of being put into a field unit and deploying. If you don't do a residency right out of the AEGD you're almost guaranteed to go to a field unit. I'm not saying this to influence you away from an AEGD but just to make you aware. I wish I was aware of this before I did my program; I would probably have still done it but it would have been nice to know.
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only one out of the eight residents here with me are going to a field unit. one is staying here at ft campbell and will be with DENTAC.

out of last year's aegd class at ft campbell (8 residents), two went to field units and one stayed here at ft campbell with DENTAC.

there are also six other dentists currently here at ft campbell that did the 1-year aegd here at ft campbell within the last four years, however, three are in division slots with the 101st. whether or not you can stay here all depends on how many total slots are for 63A's here and how many will be available. i know there will be at least two 63A's leaving ft campbell about the time your residency ends. the key to getting to stay here will be to start talking to HRC and requesting your assignment EARLY!

if you just sit around and let HRC make your assignment for you, you will probably end up at an overseas post, or in a field unit. but, if you are pro-active and begin dialogue with HRC early and often (at least once a week starting in November) then you can usually get sent to the type of unit you want.
 
umkcdds said:
only one out of the eight residents here with me are going to a field unit. one is staying here at ft campbell and will be with DENTAC.

out of last year's aegd class at ft campbell (8 residents), two went to field units and one stayed here at ft campbell with DENTAC.

there are also six other dentists currently here at ft campbell that did the 1-year aegd here at ft campbell within the last four years, however, three are in division slots with the 101st. whether or not you can stay here all depends on how many total slots are for 63A's here and how many will be available. i know there will be at least two 63A's leaving ft campbell about the time your residency ends. the key to getting to stay here will be to start talking to HRC and requesting your assignment EARLY!

if you just sit around and let HRC make your assignment for you, you will probably end up at an overseas post, or in a field unit. but, if you are pro-active and begin dialogue with HRC early and often (at least once a week starting in November) then you can usually get sent to the type of unit you want.
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I'm glad the guys from your program have had some better luck. From talking to other people I know, I wouldn't say it is the most likely outcome though.

I agree with talking to HRC early and often, it didn't help me much but it is your only chance of getting to go where you want to go.
 
Midoc said:
I'm glad the guys from your program have had some better luck. From talking to other people I know, I wouldn't say it is the most likely outcome though.

I agree with talking to HRC early and often, it didn't help me much but it is your only chance of getting to go where you want to go.
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it's not so much really getting to go where you want. it is really getting to choose from what HRC says is available.
 
Is there any truth that the Army is going to be offering a $25,000 sign-on bonus for HPSP dental students?
 
Smills91 said:
I think that thread is referring to the Navy, which I know for a fact offers the $20,000 sign-on bonus. I was wondering if the Army, I heard a rumor, was going to start offering a $25,000 sign-on bonus? I just want to know if the ARMY is going to offer this bonus or not. Thanks.
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Sorry, I should have been more clear. The thread I gave you is kind of long, but it does have info on the Army CSAB ($20,000 bonus).

It looks like NAVY DDS 2010 hooked you up, but here's another link someone else posted on the CSAB: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/s...08/0004747652&EDATE=FRI+Feb+01+2008,+09:54+AM
 
I was wondering if you recommend working as an army dentist for women?
I 've heard that it is a very dry and rough environment, and not really suitable for women, especially if they are married. Is that true?
What are ups and downs of this position for a female? Do they get any especial privileges for being female (weaker sex?), what is they have kids, is there any considerations if the female dentist wants to marry and have kids?

BQuad said:
Similar to Deep Impact's Navy thread.

If you have a question about Army Dentistry, drop a line and I'll try to answer to the best of my ability from my experience.

My tours so far:

Loma Linda - 4yr HPSP
Ft. Lewis- 1yr AEGD
Camp Casey, Korea- 1yr
Ft. Richardson, AK - 1yr
Camp Bucca, Iraq - Been here 8 months
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