I don't ever leave comments but I love your videos!!!! They're so informative. There's isn't a lot of information or videos explaining key details about this program. I was Navy active duty for 4 years, I'm now in the selected reserves working on my Bachelors degree in Biology. I also plan on using the HPSP for PA school in the near future. Thank you for taking the time to explain and share your personal experiences and information on this topic and other military medicine info. Look forward to seeing more !
So, this is my goal. I am 30 and Going back to school with no prior school at all. So, I will be 34 ish by the time I can apply to medical school. So what I am fearful is that I am too old for the scholarship program because I would be too old to sign up for the military. I want to get into Neurosurgery or Psychiatry. The Mind fascinates me, but it seem like in the military Neurosurgeons do not have much of a demand. Any suggestions on either path ?
I would recommend developing a 5 and 10 year plan. See what fits within that timeline. Neurosurgery is an extremely competitive 7-year residency vs a 4-year Psych residency.
Hi Dr.Bradley,thank you for the awesome video. As an IMG wish to join the army and pursue a career towards medical residency in a military program. Kindly advice on what requirements are needed.I had an idea of doing an MOS in medical field maybe and apply to AMEDD or HPSP after boot camp and MOS training.
Hey I'm currently active duty and was thinking about the program. One thing that had me curious is how the Army pays its soldiers. If you can talk about how the monthly allowance works such as BAH and the Lieutenant pay rate that would be great. Thank you.
Hey Dr. Bradley, loved this video! I’m a freshman at Georgetown University and I’m pretty set on med school. Found out about this program and doing a lot of research on it. I was wondering if you know about ortho residency because that it basically my dream specialty as of now (obviously that could change), but it seems like if I’m set on ortho it would be in my best interest not to apply to the program. What are your thoughts on this?
There are many things to consider. The HPSP will cover tuition for medical school, but there's a big difference between Georgetown and a State program with in-state tuition. An orthopedic surgeon in the military starts out making around $150-170,000 vs a civilian ortho surgeon who starts around 350-500,000.
Hello Dr Bradly! Thanks for sharing such important information. So, I completed medical school from Sierra Leone in 2013 (now a medical doctor). I am permanent resident here in the USA. I was hoping to join the Navy and write my USMLE while serving. Are there opportunities to get residency training upon getting my medical license while serving in the Navy? Thanks again. James
I’m about to graduate from PT school and I’ve been wanting to get into the navy for the past 3 years. From what I have learned and heard, PTs do not have access to the HPSP. The best option I would have to pay off loans while in the military is the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Could you do a video on it talking about the program, how well it works when in the military, and any personal stories from coworkers and such that could be helpful? Thanks!
You can do follow on fellowships to further specialize like plastic surgery etc. the Army might utilize your base residency as a general surgeon if that makes sense or use your skills as a full on neurosurgeon. Although you would be making less than a civilian, you would have no student loans, and you’d be paid while in medical school which is competitively lucrative. Also, you might have the opportunity to moonlight and work as a civilian physician while working as an Army physician. Ultimately you’re paid less as an Army physician but there are a lot of fringe benefits and experience that you’re not likely to find on the civilian side of things. Hope that answers your questions.
There are a couple spots for plastic surgeons and neurosurgeons. Depends on the need for the military. Money cannot be your main motivation. A military neurosurgeon out of training (O3/O4) will make about 170k vs 750-1mil on the outside. Currently salaries top out around 170k but increase (slowly) with rank and eventually additional 50-70k bonuses for prolonging your contract.
Hello I am currently an RN (BSN)and plan on going to the military to begin my path to MD. I know med school have certain course requirements. Does the military discriminate taking these courses at community college. What advise would you give being that I have a a degree in a different profession with clinical/work experience. Would I have to major again or can just take the required courses along with taking the MCAT.
As an IMG and legal resident am really interested in military and pursue a career in military medical residency ?Kindly advice what the requirements are and what options are available to achieve this dream.Thank you.
@@aaronmbwabi unfortunately our Army residencies are reserved for our HPSP recipients. You would not be eligible for a military residency unless you were an HPSP student. We do have opportunities to receive benefits and serve while in civilian residency programs though!
Hello Doctor, thanks for the information. I have some questions: What is a score I would have to get in the asvab to get into the medical or physician branch? You mentioned I have to have already started medical school for payments of the program? (The Hpsp?) I am graduating high school and wondered how the process would go as I take my asvab this Monday (Pacific Time) and wanted to be sure of what I will face through the job options and what to expect. I have been watching many videos, but I can't find answers to these questions. Thank you very much
Starting nursing school next month, and very interested in this. My wife is very anti-military. Do you have any advice on how to combat this? As medical military personnel, do you typically work stateside or in a deployment setting? Do you have a selection when it comes to job placement? Any info on this side of things would be great. Thanks!
The nursing scholarship programs are slightly different. I think they typically offer 4-5 year contracts. Not quite sure how to convince the wife. lol. Starting out, you would likely be stationed in the States. However, there are opportunities to live and work abroad. Additionally, there are deployments that range from three, to six or even nine months. These occur every couple of years.
@@StevenBradleyMD Thanks for the informative answer! I will definitely look into it. Is there a different website you reccommend checking out for nursing info?
Is prerequisite still required to get this scholarship? And even though you did residency through the navy you have to do another one after you get out? So another 4 year program?
My mom told me about this scholarship and i’m really considering it but I really want to work with kids.. Are there pediatric options? I’m about to be a sophomore in high school and was planning on using this scholarship to get through med school.
Greeting Doc - my daughter was just accepted to med school to begin Fall 2023....so, at this time line can she still apply? She would be 3rd generation military. Tks...Dave A.
If you wanted to serve as a GMO right after internship and get your active duty service done could you just not apply for a straight through residency or will they make you apply for a navy residency? Also after your service obligation is complete do you have to serve any time in the reserves?
For sure. This is an option man people take. Pros are: matching to civilian residency and the minimum service obligation. The Cons are delaying specialization. You have to complete 8 years total of Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR). Time in service counts.
This answered a lot of questions and concerns that I had. I am currently sophomore attending Bowie State. Yet this question is probably one that you will not be able to answer. If we already have prior officer training as In ROTC, in college, would that amount to the time spent at OTS each year in between medical school? Also Howard University is one of my top three schools I will be applying to for medical school. Do you enjoy it ? What is your best advice to prepare for the MCATs, along with when to start?
Howard was the best decision I made. I had an amazing time in medical school. I think the ROTC time will cover going to ODS, but I'm not positive. Also, you will probably end up with an extended service commitment if you still owe time from ROTC.
Hi, I’m a junior in college with aspirations to join the military as an officer and eventually go to med school. Is there anyway I can email or talk to you about my plans and how to execute them properly?
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Great questions. There actually are opportunities to go back to be a flight surgeon or dive medical officer after you have completed residency. Currently there is a big need in those communities...but it changes often.
Im currently a reservist Corpsman and a rising junior in college (took a gap year because of covid). My end goal is to go into Neuro, seeing as that's what I'm getting my undergrad in and am super passionate about. If the Navy only needs 1 neurosurgeon a year, would I just be S.O.L if I didnt get that position? Would they force me to choose/match into another specialty regardless of how much I may want to go into Neuro? Also, as far as the HPSP, do you know if there is any preference for prior and/or currently serving personnel during the application process?
A couple of options. Most Navy Neurosurgeons trained outservice. The civilian programs are more robust. If you weren't selected, you either choose a different specialty, or work as a GMO to finish your obligation. Potentially reapply each year or wait until you get out. I'm not sure of a preference, but definitely ask your recruiter.
My husband has his medical school paid for, and is trying to do an anesthesia residency. He’s interested in the Financial Assistance program for medical residents. Would you recommend?
It depends on his reason for joining. If he wants to practice in the military, it is an option. Not the best financial plan. I would recommend finishing residency and then looking into joining if still interested.
@@StevenBradleyMD he always wanted to put in a couple of years to serve his country so he thought he may as well reap the benefits. We also have a family and were thinking it might be a great option for stability. Would you say the pay is enough during residency for one parent to stay home with kids?
im a rising junior in university doing premed and i am interested in this scholarship. I have not done ROTC in high school nor university. My grades are really good, but what should I do to become a more competitive hpsp applicant for the 3 or 4 year scholarship program?
Hey Doc, Currently s non traditional accounting student. Getting a masters in accounting. Currently never knew about this in military so it would be great. Was nervous about switching careers from a finance perspective. Highly considering PM&R or Ortho- sports Med Wondering your office on what we need to do from a non traditional perspective.
Had a question so neurosurgery or general surgery where would they be working im guessing military hospitals but idk. Also would a neurosurgeon get deployed? Thank you for thr great video
Lots and lots of variety for general surgery. Most of the time, military physicians are working at military hospitals. There are deployments that provide a change of pace. A neurosurgeon would only really deploy to a large combat hospital (Role 3) that is almost as well-staffed as a civilian tertiary care center.
Oh man! That's a long ways from now. She should definitely pursue things that she enjoys along the way. Careful selection of her college majors and extra-curricular activity can set her up for success.
A lot of this information is interchangeable, however I try to only speak about the things I experienced and know are true. There are message boards and SDN that shares the perspective of other service branches.
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