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I recently withdrew my acceptance from USUHS after choosing to attend a civilian USMD program instead. I just couldn't overlook the ≥7 year obligation plus the many cons of milmed discussed on these boards: lack of control over my career and family life, limited job opportunities for my SO, fewer residency spots making otherwise accessible specialties harder to match into (e.g. PM&R, EM), bureaucratic burden sucking time away from clinical practice, low case volume/acuity leading to skill rot, etc.
Even with all that in mind, I still kind of regret my decision. I've wanted to serve for a long time now and it feels like I've just closed the door on that path in life. I guess I could still apply to the 3 year HPSP program at this point, but I've received a scholarship at the civilian school that would somewhat reduce the financial value of HPSP.
Is it still worth going for it simply based on a desire to serve? Or did I make the rational decision by forgoing the military entirely?
Even with all that in mind, I still kind of regret my decision. I've wanted to serve for a long time now and it feels like I've just closed the door on that path in life. I guess I could still apply to the 3 year HPSP program at this point, but I've received a scholarship at the civilian school that would somewhat reduce the financial value of HPSP.
Is it still worth going for it simply based on a desire to serve? Or did I make the rational decision by forgoing the military entirely?