Can I go to med school while active duty?

Yes. However, anyone under contractual obligation to the military, including active duty service members, reservists, and national guardsmen, must request permission to apply to medical school. Be sure to check the policy regarding alternate contacts for any non-AMCAS schools prior to submitting those applications.

Can I go to med school in the Army?

ARMY MEDICINE EDUCATION PROGRAMS Whether you have just begun your undergraduate studies or have accepted a seat in medical school, you can take advantage of the programs the U.S. Army provides for students pursuing careers in health care.

Does military service look good for med school?

At civilian medical schools, having military experience will likely be reflected in your level of maturity when you apply and that is apparent to those who interview you. Another bonus. Interviews are very important when interviewing to get into med school.

Do Air Force doctors deploy?

Yes, that’s who provides medical care for deployed military personnel. The service that the doctor is a member of provides round trip transportation.

Will the Army pay for med school?

If you join the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) before starting medical school, the military will cover 100 percent of your tuition and most other education-related expenses for all four years of school. In exchange, you’ll typically owe four years of active duty service after your residency.

Will the military pay for a post BACC?

Army. The Army limits tuition assistance to 130 semester hours of undergraduate credit or baccalaureate degree and 39 semester hours of graduate credit for all post-baccalaureate degree education. No school fees are eligible for funding by tuition assistance.

Where do most army doctors get stationed?

Most Army doctors are deployed overseas at some point (though not necessarily to a war zone), away from their families. And keep in mind that once you enlist, it’s your superior officers who decide where you go and what you do. They will try to honor your preferences, but there are no guarantees.