ERAS question about service obligations

[Dantrolene FC]

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Under the "military information" section in the "Biographic information" part of the ERAS application, it asks "Do you have any other service obligations? (e.g. - Military Reserves, Public Health/State programs, etc.)"

Is this asking if I have any service obligations during residency or after residency? I do have a 4 year service obligation with public health after graduating from residency, but it in no way applies to me during my residency training. Do I answer yes or no to this? Do program directors care much about this, would it help my application chances or hurt me?

Thanks

 

[NickNaylor]

Never came across this when reviewing residency applications, but the wording of the question is quite broad, thus I would assume that it’s referring to any service obligations, during residency or no. Is there a space to provide additional explanation? If so, I would just briefly describe what your commitment is and what that commitment entails.

 

[Dantrolene FC]

Never came across this when reviewing residency applications, but the wording of the question is quite broad, thus I would assume that it’s referring to any service obligations, during residency or no. Is there a space to provide additional explanation? If so, I would just briefly describe what your commitment is and what that commitment entails.

Thanks for the response. The first question asks specifically if you have a military obligation. The next question is the one asking about any other service obligations.

There is a box to briefly describe your obligation. I think I will do what you recommended and put something brief explaining what it entails.