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Hello all,
I have been reading up on the HPSP and I noticed that many people mention how HPSP is not attractive because after medical school, specialists don't get paid as much as they would in the civilian world. After some research, I see that this is mostly true (please correct me if I'm wrong).
I had a few questions, however:
1) Why can't a physician who just completed his/her service years making a lower salary simply apply for and work in the civilian world after those years are over. Is there anything preventing him/her from doing this?
2) Are the specialties really that much more determined by the Army or whichever organization you are signing up with?
3) What are the most common specialties for the Army? I am considering surgery. Would I have a difficult time being placed into residency for this specialty?
I would greatly appreciate the help. I am considering the HPSP but I would like to have some of these questions answered in order to better understand what my options are after the required years of service.
Thank you.
I have been reading up on the HPSP and I noticed that many people mention how HPSP is not attractive because after medical school, specialists don't get paid as much as they would in the civilian world. After some research, I see that this is mostly true (please correct me if I'm wrong).
I had a few questions, however:
1) Why can't a physician who just completed his/her service years making a lower salary simply apply for and work in the civilian world after those years are over. Is there anything preventing him/her from doing this?
2) Are the specialties really that much more determined by the Army or whichever organization you are signing up with?
3) What are the most common specialties for the Army? I am considering surgery. Would I have a difficult time being placed into residency for this specialty?
I would greatly appreciate the help. I am considering the HPSP but I would like to have some of these questions answered in order to better understand what my options are after the required years of service.
Thank you.