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Hi guys!
I'm applying to dental school this cycle and I'm also planning to apply for HPSP scholarships from the army. Is anyone here know anyting about it or has been accepted to the program? If so, could you please provide me some informatio about it? I'm actually in a process of applying to it and I asked some questions to my recruiters, but I want to get honest opinions from people who have experience or know anything about this program ( i feel that my recruiters only talked about good things so getting more opinions would be very helpful). I honestly want to get into this prorgram because they pay for my tuition (main reason). But don't get me wrong, I also want to serve the country and help out soldiers as well since this country has given me so many good opportunities. However, there's a 9 wks training I have to attend every year and I don't know if I will be able to handle that. I used to be in martial art team and I notice that I get tired super quick and run out of breath really fast (I already did physical with them but they didn't notice anything about this), and I hate pushups lol This is the part i'm very concerned. If I get into the program but can't handle this, will they kick me out really fast? Basically I just wanna know what type of training will I be doing
I know i have to work for the army however many years they pay for my tuition. I'm wondering how much is their pay compared to regular dentist? I guess it'll be lower but I don't want it to be ridiculously lower. And where do army dentists normally get placed to work? I dont mind being place into underserved areas because I intend to work with underserved populations anyways, but I'm scared that they may send me to Iraq or the war zone lol
ANd if any of you who have been or are in the program, are you happy with it? I know the army is very strict about everything you do and it'll be a big change if I get into the program and eventually work as an army dentist
sorry for the longgg post but any help is appreciated!!
I'm applying to dental school this cycle and I'm also planning to apply for HPSP scholarships from the army. Is anyone here know anyting about it or has been accepted to the program? If so, could you please provide me some informatio about it? I'm actually in a process of applying to it and I asked some questions to my recruiters, but I want to get honest opinions from people who have experience or know anything about this program ( i feel that my recruiters only talked about good things so getting more opinions would be very helpful). I honestly want to get into this prorgram because they pay for my tuition (main reason). But don't get me wrong, I also want to serve the country and help out soldiers as well since this country has given me so many good opportunities. However, there's a 9 wks training I have to attend every year and I don't know if I will be able to handle that. I used to be in martial art team and I notice that I get tired super quick and run out of breath really fast (I already did physical with them but they didn't notice anything about this), and I hate pushups lol This is the part i'm very concerned. If I get into the program but can't handle this, will they kick me out really fast? Basically I just wanna know what type of training will I be doing
I know i have to work for the army however many years they pay for my tuition. I'm wondering how much is their pay compared to regular dentist? I guess it'll be lower but I don't want it to be ridiculously lower. And where do army dentists normally get placed to work? I dont mind being place into underserved areas because I intend to work with underserved populations anyways, but I'm scared that they may send me to Iraq or the war zone lol
ANd if any of you who have been or are in the program, are you happy with it? I know the army is very strict about everything you do and it'll be a big change if I get into the program and eventually work as an army dentist
sorry for the longgg post but any help is appreciated!!
