Career Chat for Healthcare Professionals

We are LIVE with U.S. Air Force Healthcare Professionals, 1st Lt Mariah Armstrong, a Critical Care Nurse, Capt Jordan Ellis, a Clinical Psychologist, and TSgt Wes Hurless, a Healthcare Professional Recruiter This premiere event includes clips of our Airmen sharing advice and insight, as well as more in-depth videos on taking their medical practice to the next level. Our Airmen are available to answer your questions in the live chat and in the comments below throughout the hour-long event.
Learn more about joining here: www.airforce.com/
*The recruiters will be available to answer your questions in the comments and live chat until 3 p.m. CT on the day of the event.
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Ask us your Healthcare Professional-related questions below! ⬇ We’ll be here in the comments until 3 p.m. CT.

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*UPDATE* The live chat has ended!

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for a great video.
It was interesting and enjoyable to watch and learn.
I am retired Air Force and spent 15 years in recruiting. I was in healthcare recruiting for 4 of those years. Was really interesting and helped a lot of great healthcare professionals get into the Air Force. Lots of satisfaction in doing that.
Thanks again for a excellent video on our Air Force healthcare.
Retired Air Force veteran. Steve.

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

Thank you for the support Steve!! Stay safe!!
Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

[@godlove_ep4]

Thank you! @U.S. Air Force Recruiting

[@brandoneisaman2712]

im a 220 lb bodybuilder with great cardio will the airforce let me join at my weight at 5 10 if i can pass a tape test?

[@martinadurancik219]

I am currently in college about to be in a nursing school and I would like to join the Air Force afterwards. How would this work? Would I be able to join the Air Force before obtaining my nursing degree and get my degree while enlisted? Also, would ROTC be beneficial for me?

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Both are options. It would depend if your school had an ROTC program. -1st Lt Armstrong
You can also go the enlisted route and seek your BSN. -TSgt Hurless

[@kae032394]

Why does the air force not use athletic trainers. I wanted to join but I don’t want my degree to go to waste.

[@CaptainRufio23]

Do you need to already have a degree in a medical field or is this something you can do and get said degree, then serve as repayment?

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

For certain career like Doctor, and Dentist you can do that using the HPSP (health Professions Scholarship Program)
Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

[@natalieashmore6638]

How often are nurse practitioners selected to join? And how long is the officer training course that they attend?

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

It varies year to year. You will want to reach out to your area Health Professions recruiter for further information on that program. What is your zip code?
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

Good morning. We will be happy to answer your questions. Have a great day.
Pam
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

[@josephgwilson]

Are there any scholarships or programs for current airmen who want to pursue a career in clinical psychology?

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

Joe, To be eligible to apply for the Allied Health Professions Officer Programs (HPSP) in the U.S. Air Force, you must be a U.S. citizen. Air Force Allied Health HPSP (Public Health, Pharmacy, Optometry, Clinical Psychology, or Physician Assistant) scholarships are for two-, or one-year periods which pays full tuition and all required fees. This includes reimbursement for textbooks, small equipment items and supplies
needed for study. You'll also receive a monthly allowance of approximately $2,300,00 for living expenses. You must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited school. Your payback is a
minimum commitment of three years and begins after you complete school. Please contact MyPers.
Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

[@temmytee4047]

Airforce medical recruiter I reached out to was very rude on the phone.

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

Temmy, we apologize. Please call 1-800-253-9603 to speak with a live advisor for assistance with your situation.
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

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