- Joined
- Jun 27, 2014
- Messages
- 46
- Reaction score
- 55
Hello all, I am currently an active duty IDMT (independent duty medical technician). I was very fortunate to be one of 5 AF members selected for the inaugural EMDP2 (enlisted to medical degree preparatory program). Basically, USUHS is partening with George Mason university for two years to have us complete all required pre-med courses and have focused MCAT prep, and then apply to usuhs/hpsp. This program is only available to enlisted active duty in any AFSC.
I have been active duty for almost 10 years and have wanted to become a physician for quite some time now. Having been accepted to this program, I can start to see my dreams come true. I know there are tons of threads about USUHS, military residency, and related topics. However, my situation is rather unique and I would greatly appreciate some insight from others who have greater knowledge on the subject.
I have signed an active duty service commitment that I will owe back 7-10 years after med school (7 for USUHS/4 for hpsp + 3 years owed back for 2 years pre-med). If accepted to med school at USUHS I will more than likely go seeing as I have already been serving and I love it, not to mention I will have 16 years active duty by then. By the way I just turned 31 a couple months ago. Does anyone out there have an inkling on my chances of going straight into residency after USUHS contingent on my grades/letters of rec, etc. By the time I apply for a specialty I will have 16 years time in service. I am completely happy knowing I will end up doing close to 30 years and I will only be 51 years old by then (not to mention an MD).
If there are any prior service folks that went to USUHS I would appreciate your input on how your experience was and how your residency match went.
I have been active duty for almost 10 years and have wanted to become a physician for quite some time now. Having been accepted to this program, I can start to see my dreams come true. I know there are tons of threads about USUHS, military residency, and related topics. However, my situation is rather unique and I would greatly appreciate some insight from others who have greater knowledge on the subject.
I have signed an active duty service commitment that I will owe back 7-10 years after med school (7 for USUHS/4 for hpsp + 3 years owed back for 2 years pre-med). If accepted to med school at USUHS I will more than likely go seeing as I have already been serving and I love it, not to mention I will have 16 years active duty by then. By the way I just turned 31 a couple months ago. Does anyone out there have an inkling on my chances of going straight into residency after USUHS contingent on my grades/letters of rec, etc. By the time I apply for a specialty I will have 16 years time in service. I am completely happy knowing I will end up doing close to 30 years and I will only be 51 years old by then (not to mention an MD).
If there are any prior service folks that went to USUHS I would appreciate your input on how your experience was and how your residency match went.