Navy Reserve Prog for Residents and Fellows

[GuP]

Does anyone know if enlisting is a good idea? There is a non-commitment option and it protects you from mobilization. Is there a catch? Thanks.

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[spicedmanna]

Does anyone know if enlisting is a good idea? There is a non-commitment option and it protects you from mobilization. Is there a catch? Thanks.

Hahaha...there is usually a catch. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The military tends to do what is best for them; this is something that they make abundantly clear from the start.

Although I don't know about the specific program you are talking about (maybe FAP?), generally speaking you are probably not going to deploy while you are in your residency or fellowship; the programs that I'm familiar with protect you from deploying during this time. However, you may deploy after you enter into into your active-duty payback, or similar obligation service. Anyway, I would strongly suggest not applying to, or accepting, any military programs, if you are not okay with the idea of deploying. That's one of the prime features of the military; they deploy in the interests of our country. Joining the military is a good idea if you like the idea of being in it.

 

[Bubblehead-to-MD]

Hahaha...there is usually a catch. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The military tends to do what is best for them; this is something that they make abundantly clear from the start.

Although I don't know about the specific program you are talking about (maybe FAP?), generally speaking you are probably not going to deploy while you are in your residency or fellowship; the programs that I'm familiar with protect you from deploying during this time. However, you may deploy after you enter into into your active-duty payback, or similar obligation service. Anyway, I would strongly suggest not applying to, or accepting, any military programs, if you are not okay with the idea of deploying. That's one of the prime features of the military; they deploy in the interests of our country. Joining the military is a good idea if you like the idea of being in it.

I would think this is FAP. Take a look at this link to see if this sounds like the program that has been presented to you:

http://navmedmpte.med.navy.mil/accessions/students/perspective_fap.cfm

 

[Perrotfish]

Do you mean it protects you from mobilization during residency/fellowship, or permanently? I would guess they mean the former.

 

[GoSteelers]

I am a currently on AD as a Navy FS. A friend that I worked with just got out after fulfilling his HPSP commitment. He has started a civilian rads program. A local reserve recruiter contacted him about three-four months ago and I and a couple of the other flight docs had lunch with the recruiter. He explained the options for reserve docs. There are two programs right now - the "Commitment Program" and the "Non-Commitment Program".

The commitment is just that you commit to join the reserves on completion of your residency. They pay you roughly 1,900 a month stipend plus 440/month in pay while a resident. No drill requirements while a resident just 2 PRT's. There are also possible bonuses attached and he also talked about up to 50,000 in loan forgiveness. It is only for certain specialties. You owe is 2 years for every 1.

The other program is the non-commitment program. Roughly 440 a month while a resident. Supposedly they did some study and found that Navy docs coming off of AD that have at least some connection to the Navy while continuing their training are more apt to stay in a reserve capacity when they finish. There is no commitment upon completion of residency. May discontinue at any time before or after completing residency.

My buddy chose the non-commitment program. It seemed like the usual "recreate the wheel" exercise in terms of paperwork and getting questions answered when it came time to get enrolled. But in the end he opted for it. I'm still a couple years away so have the benefit of seeing how it works out for him.

 

[GuP]

I am a currently on AD as a Navy FS. A friend that I worked with just got out after fulfilling his HPSP commitment. He has started a civilian rads program. A local reserve recruiter contacted him about three-four months ago and I and a couple of the other flight docs had lunch with the recruiter. He explained the options for reserve docs. There are two programs right now - the "Commitment Program" and the "Non-Commitment Program".

The commitment is just that you commit to join the reserves on completion of your residency. They pay you roughly 1,900 a month stipend plus 440/month in pay while a resident. No drill requirements while a resident just 2 PRT's. There are also possible bonuses attached and he also talked about up to 50,000 in loan forgiveness. It is only for certain specialties. You owe is 2 years for every 1.

The other program is the non-commitment program. Roughly 440 a month while a resident. Supposedly they did some study and found that Navy docs coming off of AD that have at least some connection to the Navy while continuing their training are more apt to stay in a reserve capacity when they finish. There is no commitment upon completion of residency. May discontinue at any time before or after completing residency.

My buddy chose the non-commitment program. It seemed like the usual "recreate the wheel" exercise in terms of paperwork and getting questions answered when it came time to get enrolled. But in the end he opted for it. I'm still a couple years away so have the benefit of seeing how it works out for him.

This is the program that I am talking about. Any thoughts ab0ut it?

 

[CBMD]

nevermind

 

[NavyFP]

The program in question is the Medical in Training (MIT) program. This program does offer monthly drill compensation. The only requirment is one day twice a year to complete routine paperwork and run a PRT. While in residency, you are NOT subject to recall for active duty. After residency, you can leave the Navy at will. The hope is that the member decides to stick around and remain a drilling reservist.

It does seem too good to be true, but in this case it is indeed true.

 

[met19]

The program in question is the Medical in Training (MIT) program. This program does offer monthly drill compensation. The only requirment is one day twice a year to complete routine paperwork and run a PRT. While in residency, you are NOT subject to recall for active duty. After residency, you can leave the Navy at will. The hope is that the member decides to stick around and remain a drilling reservist.

It does seem too good to be true, but in this case it is indeed true.

too bad those who have an ADO and a deferred payback can't take advantage during residency.....but then again I don't think I'm staying in (mainly due to my specialty and the lack of sick patients in the military compared to the civ world)

 

[zred]

Does anyone have any new updates on this program? Anyone here that is currently in the program, could you PM me with details regarding the program. I have read over the information packet, spoke with a recruiter, but I really just want to get some first hand experience "words of wisdom". By the way, I have 7 years prior service before medical school. I just matched Radiology, and would hate to face deployment in the future. Any info is much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Babalou23]

MIT is now TMS and as of 1 March, 2011 there is a change. You can not transfer to the IRR after residency, you have to complete 3 years in the Reserves (1 weekend a month/2 weeks a year). Then you can transfer into the Inactive Ready Reserves.
You get paid $500-600 every month even though you only actually attend 2 weekends each year. The others are accounted for by what you're already doing in your residency.

You could be recalled during your IRR time, but it has never happened in the 200+ years of the Navy. It's a popular theme with the Army, but has never happened in the Navy.

Option 2:
If you know you want the pride of service and you want the added experience of Navy medicine, then there is the Stipend and Loan Repayment option. You give the Navy 2 years Reserve time for every year you receive this but you get $2060 per month Stipend AND you get $50,000 loan repayment. Receive it 2 years, give 4. Receive it 3, give 6.

We should look at it as a chance to serve our country, even if only part time for just a few years. But you can also look at it as 3 years of residency equals $74,160 in pay plus $50,000 loan repayment and you serve part-time for 6 years (still making about $10,000 each year).

Then add the Post 9/11 GI Bill that you'll be entitled to. 100% tuition paid plus living expenses that you can use yourself or transfer to your spouse/children.

Add the $50 month Medical Insurance option you have as a reservist (also during your residency).

Add the travel, experiences, and friendships you gain along the way.

Presidents who served:
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Lyndon B. Johnson (1963-69)
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