civilian residency

[drjthor2]

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Currently a 3rd year ortho resident in a civilian program with an HPSP commitment. Just curious as to where I can find information on the amount of added commitment to my payback 1) if I do a fellowship 2) if it matters if its sponsored by the army or not 3) what are the chances of being able to do one right after my residency versus during/after my commitment. I ask this last part as I already am an older guy - and I don't think I would want to do a fellowship in my mid-40's after payback nor would many programs want to train me at that age. I appreciate any input or direction to information.

 

[IgD]

The military in general is short of physicians and they are likely going to want you to start work shortly after you graduate. A lot of times they make you do a "utilization tour" before you are even really eligible to apply for a fellowship. I would talk to the Army orthopedic surgery specialty leader to get clarification.

 

[Mirror Form]

I would talk to the Army orthopedic surgery specialty leader to get clarification.

Agreed, you really need to talk to somebody involved with Army Ortho b/c this issue is fairly variable b/w branch, specialty, and year.

Basically, if it's a specialty that army ortho currently needs, you'll probably get it. If not, or if there are many more applicants than available slots, then probably not.