military vs private practice discussion

Started by Lethstang
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Lethstang said:
Interesting in the predent forums, thought you chaps might want to chime in.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?p=9314353#post9314353
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To be honest...this thread is dead. The best thing for ANY predent (or practicing dentist for that matter) is to research all angles to formulte the best decision for themselves. Go to the source. Don't let people sway YOUR decision. For example...because someone said their commitment for HPSP is THREE years (UoP is the only three-year program, all others are FOUR years and require a four-year commitment) don't assume your commitment will be THREE years....not to mention the points I mentioned giving anyone a snowball's chance to actually get out at the minimum timeframe.

Honestly, you mentioned before you were in the Army...your best bet would be to try and get into a state school where more often that not vets get a HUGE tuition break and apply for the HSCP program. Do your research...I'll leave it up to you and your recruiter to get the information, and speak with target state schools' veteran's association to find which schools give tuition breaks to vets/active duty. (you are ACTIVE duty on HSCP) Best of luck.
 
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