Do Pharmacy School students qualify for HPSP?

[pharm1013]

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I am finishing my undergrad and I'm applying to pharmacy school for fall of 2022 and i wanted to join the army as a pharmacist. I found out about HPSP and it mentioned pharmacists but do they fall in the category of a medical school that counts for this scholarship? thanks

Edit: since pharmacy school does not use MCAT, will they waive that if i can apply or do I still need to take it? the MCAT would not exactly benefit my application to pharmacy school

 

[ValeRx]

I am finishing my undergrad and I'm applying to pharmacy school for fall of 2022 and i wanted to join the army as a pharmacist. I found out about HPSP and it mentioned pharmacists but do they fall in the category of a medical school that counts for this scholarship? thanks

Edit: since pharmacy school does not use MCAT, will they waive that if i can apply or do I still need to take it? the MCAT would not exactly benefit my application to pharmacy school

Nope, sorry. Army only takes direct hire pharmacists. This changed back around 2012/2013. You can compete for selection into AMEDD as a pharmacist once you've graduated and are fully licensed. Good luck, it's competitive as the last couple years they've only taken a few per year. Navy and Air Force are even more competitive. Only thing you can do is try to get student loan repayment once you've commissioned.

 

[ValeRx]

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