Dental school Loan Paid Off for Canadian in US?

[sr12]

As a Canadian dentist practicing in the US, is it possible to work for either the US navy, army, airforce, or anything for 1-4 years so that for 1 year that u work for any of these, ur tuition for 1 year of dental school gets paid off?

As a Canadian dental student at a US dental school, is it possible to work for either the US navy, army, airforce, or anything for 1-4 years so that for 1 year that u work for any of these, ur tuition for 1 year of dental school gets paid off?

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[SwedishMD2B]

Are you a US citizen or resident alien? Because from my understanding you need to be one to have it paid off. I think they pay off upto 60,000 - 70,000 dollars, but I believe you have to serve 8 years?

I am not too sure about this, from I think its right.

 

[krmower]

As a Canadian dentist practicing in the US, is it possible to work for either the US navy, army, airforce, or anything for 1-4 years so that for 1 year that u work for any of these, ur tuition for 1 year of dental school gets paid off?

As a Canadian dental student at a US dental school, is it possible to work for either the US navy, army, airforce, or anything for 1-4 years so that for 1 year that u work for any of these, ur tuition for 1 year of dental school gets paid off?

If you have a valid US Dental license and graduated from a US accredited dental school you have 3 options:

1) Join the Army - find a recruiter and see if they still offer the program for foreign nationals to join (not sure if it is still going - it was last year). They will have loan repayment as one of the incentives you can choose from. You would be an Army officer at this point. I do not believe the other services allow non-US citizens to join.

2) Contractor - you are hired by a company to work on a military base. The contractor pays you a salary. Benefits will vary by employer. Search the internet for these companies.

3) Apply for a governemnt job as a dentist - You look online at usajobs.gov and see where the openings are any any prerequisites. Usually this is just a salaried job - no loan repayment.

Best of luck

 

[L1L2]

As a Canadian dentist practicing in the US, is it possible to work for either the US navy, army, airforce, or anything for 1-4 years so that for 1 year that u work for any of these, ur tuition for 1 year of dental school gets paid off?

As a Canadian dental student at a US dental school, is it possible to work for either the US navy, army, airforce, or anything for 1-4 years so that for 1 year that u work for any of these, ur tuition for 1 year of dental school gets paid off?

It is possible. Not sure about the other branches, but the US Navy has a program for foreign nationals who have a license in the US to be considered for a Dental Officer. Depending on the amount of time you serve and your specialty, you might be eligible for a loan repayment program for up to $120,000. This site will give you much more info: http://www.navy.com/healthcareopportunities/dentalcorps Good luck!

 

[MacPreDent]

Anybody have more information on this?
It says you have to be a US citizen or currently practicing in the states...
Does the currently practicing part imply a green card?

This is interesting to me as I always wanted to serve in the US military but the rules were always green card for enlisted and citizenship for officers.

 

[krmower]

Anybody have more information on this?
It says you have to be a US citizen or currently practicing in the states...
Does the currently practicing part imply a green card?

This is interesting to me as I always wanted to serve in the US military but the rules were always green card for enlisted and citizenship for officers.

Here is a link: It's called the MAVNI program. Not sure how long it will run. Not for students in school - must have a valid US license to participate.

http://www.army.mil/-news/2009/02/23/17328-army-seeks-language-medical-skills-from-non-citizens/

 

[L1L2]

Right now, the program will run until the end of February. But, I believe the Department of Defense is trying to get a 2-year extension. Here is a link that might be helpful!

http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=48053

 

[MacPreDent]

Thanks guys,
Too bad it's just a temporary thing. Hopefully it will be around when my time comes.

 

[krmower]

Thanks guys,
Too bad it's just a temporary thing. Hopefully it will be around when my time comes.

Update on the MAVNI program for foreign dentists - looks like it's on hold.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/22/us/22recruit.html