Thank you so much for this video. Before I knew I about the HPSP scholarship I knew I have always wanted to serve in the military. Knowing this is an option for me when I get to Med School is a blessing. I think this is a great opportunity to serve while practicing medicine and changing many people’s lives. I definitely have a lot of work to do in order to meet the physical requirements, which I know I can accomplish!😊👏🏽🙌🏽
Hey Brittny! I'm doing the HPSP for medical school as well! I've been accepted into med school, and I will be commissioned soon (hopefully within the next week)!
If you don't mind me asking how long did it take for you to be approved for HPSP? Ive been accepted to medical school and my packet is complete. I'm just waiting on colonel of education and training to approve it. It has been about 3 weeks now and I'm getting nervous lol.
I’ve made the decision to join the army to pay for med school since December (beginning of senior year of high school ) and this video clarified so many questions. Thanks again!
I am also making the decision of joining the army to help pay for medical school even though that is about five years away because I am currently a junior in high school. It would be great if we could communicate with each other as we both want to take the military route as a medical student.
Thank you so much for the information!! I am a Navy vet and pre-med so I was seriously considering this program to go back Active duty...thank you so much for your platform, it's such a blessing!!
Clearly delivered information and you are definitely inspiring! 2nd Lt and paid student?! Get It Girl! Not to mention, the service you will be providing of healing our wounded warriors is phenomenal.
My daughter is a high school junior and is seriously considering joining the Air Force and becoming a medical doctor. We spoke to a recruiter yesterday and I’m waiting for her to make a decision about how soon she wants to join. It’s refreshing to see your channel. 😊
Thank you! As somebody who also has no prior military experience (or family military experience) this was really helpful. This was the first time I could hear a "real" person discussing the reality of the program for them
Thank you for this video! I have always wanted to be a doctor in the military. I was so stoked when I heard about HPSP. I am currently enlisting into the Marine Corps but I am hoping to do HPSP through the Navy when I am done in the Marine Corps and I get my degrees.
It's interesting. I live in Czech republic and my wife studied military medical school, they paid for her education for 6years, but she needed to service to military for 18 years. And it wasn't such amount of money as in US🙏🏻 Good for you! Congrats!
Thank you for this video, I am trying the non traditional path to medical school myself and want to take the military path to get there as well. I was never able to find someone on youtube that has done it, I was kind of discouraged until I found your channel. Your truly inspiring!
I love your videos ❤️! Thank you for sharing your experiences and insight about medical school and the HPSP! I’m planning on applying to medical school next summer as well as the HPSP through the Army 😉.
Hey, you can do multiple HPSP’s (you don’t have to apply to one branch even if the recruiter says you can’t) but the army and navy have more opportunity (slots) than Air Force. HOWEVER- I’ve heard Air Force is cushier, but it also depends on where you wanna be. Navy is the ocean (Florida, CA, Rhode Island, anywhere coastline). Air Force is is mostly dessert (Nevada, Idaho, Utah, etc) . Army is in muggy land or mountains (, Kansas , CO, Texas, Alabama, etc).
@@thebrittnyway I loved it! I started last semester (I am a sophomore) passed the AFOQT, but I decided to wait until after undergrad to pursue the AF because the program at Tennessee State can be somewhat time consuming :(
@@thebrittnyway But I just wanted you to know that one day we were required to give a presentation as to why we wanted to join ROTC and I mentioned you as one of my role models, so I just want to thank you!
Great info! The big downside, though, is the pay as an attending. It is ABYSMAL compared to what you’d make as a civilian doctor. Even family medicine doctors make around 30% less, more than 50% less for higher paying specialties. There are literal peer-reviewed studies on this, look them up! I did the math when I started getting recruiter emails. Even accounting for the signup bonus, school stipends, higher residency pay, saved capital and interests on student debt, free health care, tax incentives, etc., you still come short around $200K-600K after your four years of commitment. The losses just compound from there if you decide to stay. Definitely only do it if you want to be part of the military. Otherwise, civilian doctors will be better off in the end, even if they’re initially drowning in several hundreds of thousands of dollars of student loans.
This video was very helpful!! I'm considering the Air Force or Navy. I am worried about the leadership part because I'm not quite sure how to gain leadership experience. Also I'm a nontrad premed student; I was worried that I will be the only person in my late twenties going into COT...how do they view age?
She’s just the definition of excellence, pure and simple. She just happens to be black. You make it sound as though it’s extraordinary that she’s excellent in spite of being black. If she were white you wouldn’t say “white excellence”. As an African American I understand your sentiment and pride but I want the world to see her for herself so others can accept her for what she is and what she has accomplished.
Is there any different in the educational systems between military and civilian med school? And when you complete the military med school and offer the four years service, can you switch to a civilian doctor without having anything again to do with the military?
Heyy Brittny! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! It's been super helpful! Also FYI wanted to point that i was not able to view your blog..as the link says expired.
If you still need this question answered, you can attend OTS (officer training school) which lasts about 6 weeks either the spring/summer preceding your M1 year or the summer between your M1/M2 year.
for medical school? pretty sure anyone just gets it, pretty sure they're lenient with the gpa and mcat requirements, although there is one. for dental and stuff i think it's more competitive
Hi! I was wondering if you’re able to choose the state of where you do your residency so that when you transition back out of the military you’ll be set in that state. Thanks!
I am interested in the program, but I have a couple of questions about residency. I have a dog, which is why I am looking at the HPSP route versus the Uniformed Services University. If I am single at the time and I want to match into a military residency, would I have to live in the dorms or would I be able to immediately live off base to bring my dog with me. Any tips about having a dog in the military, in general, would also be appreciated.
The time you'll spend away from home studying in medical school, in clerkships, and on away rotations is the same between USUHS and HPSP. That statement doesn't make much sense. I am HPSP, active duty with a dog. I'd find a friend or S.O who can watch your dog while your away. Edit: I know plenty of people at USUHS who lived off base with their dog during medical school.
Ok, question i plan on joining the air force (hopeful pj, if not aerospace medical tech). Can i use my gi bill to get a degree to get a in biology, then use the hpsp to go to med school while im already in the service? TIA
How does it work exactly being a doctor in the army,navy or Air Force because i wanna be a surgeon but idk how i can do that if i wanna help out in the military to be a doctor I’m only a sophomore in Hs ?
Hello! Thank you for doing this. I have a question about residencies. Would the military be the right path for me if I’m pretty set on what residency I want to pursue? I want to be a neurologist, but I’m not sure if the military has a high need for that speciality. Would it be difficult for me to become a neurologist if I joined the military?
@@qetsiyah1766 Becoming a Neurologist is a difficult path in the military or not. I applaud you for stepping up and going for your goals! The Army does offer a neurology residency. It’s highly competitive so if you go that route make sure you have good step scores. You can apply to both civilian and Army neurology residency programs through the scholarship we offer.
To clarify, some people decide to stay in the military (active duty) even after they have fufilled their service obligation. For anyone who wants to retire and receive pension, they must serve 20+ years. That is completely optional and is not required.
If you don’t match into a military residency the first time is it possible to match into a civilian residency instead (and fulfill the service requirement after finishing that residency)? Also have you enjoyed your experience with the Air Force? I am currently debating if I should apply to the Army or AF HPSP program (or if I should apply at all).
Have you held any leadership positions in sports or civic organizations? Team captain? Boy Scouts? Positions of responsibility? Were you ever a supervisor?
I’m leaning towards Army heavily, because Air Force doesn’t hold a lot of military residency, for the reason of retirement. That’s a big determining factor for me. I’ve seen they defer AF up to 50% of the time for residency, while Army is 98% residency match to a military residency. Big deal also you have limited career mobility in AF as they own no fellowships all of them are owned by army/navy. Just something to think about as I did
If they pay for your medical school do you get to choose where you go to based off of acceptances? Also if you go to a civilian residency and they only paid for medical school then that’s only four years you have to serve after it?
Hey you two! I'll be finished my pre reqs soon and I'm just exploring my options. One of the reasons is because the US is so well equipped, so there are more opportunities in the US military for me to do extremely cool things, and get training I could only dream of... like being a Dr on a space ship lols.
Hi Brittny! Just went to MEPS today, hopefully I am awarded the scholarship. I may have missed it what do you want to specialize in? I want to do OB and I'm nervous about there not being a need for OB in the military once I apply for residency.
2 questions, first question is why are you hoping for a military residency? Second question is, if you do a civilian residency, will you only have to serve the AF 4 years (number of years they paid for med school) and then you can leave?
I'm going to be a Senior in H.S and i want to become a Doctor. What's the best way to join the military and get all their benefits and still go to college? Whats the best route to go after highschool?
I have a child of 8months rn, single mom of 25, living in Puerto Rico, so my question is, in your eyes/experiences with clear honestly, is enrolling worth for me to apply for scholarship in medical school too and serve?
Can you go to a community college for two years in the medical field you want then get the hpsp for 2 years and service 2 years will you still become an officer?
innovation no you have to have a bachelors degree first to apply for the hpsp. So if you want you can do two years community college, two years university. Then apply for the hpsp for a masters program and only serve two years that way.
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Thank you so much for this video. Before I knew I about the HPSP scholarship I knew I have always wanted to serve in the military. Knowing this is an option for me when I get to Med School is a blessing. I think this is a great opportunity to serve while practicing medicine and changing many people’s lives. I definitely have a lot of work to do in order to meet the physical requirements, which I know I can accomplish!😊👏🏽🙌🏽
Hey Brittny! I'm doing the HPSP for medical school as well! I've been accepted into med school, and I will be commissioned soon (hopefully within the next week)!
Congratulations!
@@NaturallyNerdeeNicol Thank you!!!
Congratulations!! Which branch are you joining?!
thebrittnyway The Air Force of course! All I have left to do now is the commissioning ceremony and registering for COT!
If you don't mind me asking how long did it take for you to be approved for HPSP? Ive been accepted to medical school and my packet is complete. I'm just waiting on colonel of education and training to approve it. It has been about 3 weeks now and I'm getting nervous lol.
I’ve made the decision to join the army to pay for med school since December (beginning of senior year of high school ) and this video clarified so many questions. Thanks again!
I am also making the decision of joining the army to help pay for medical school even though that is about five years away because I am currently a junior in high school. It would be great if we could communicate with each other as we both want to take the military route as a medical student.
Joana yea that’d be great! My Instagram is Justin.t.andries
I’m a sophomore and I am deciding to do this and good luck to you
@@sopeish3147 I'm a sophomore too (well, you're probably a junior now) and I am deciding to do this also. Good luck!
@@keyab7203 I'm a senior rn studying to join the military, good luck make sure you study hard for the asvab 👍
Thank you so much for the information!! I am a Navy vet and pre-med so I was seriously considering this program to go back Active duty...thank you so much for your platform, it's such a blessing!!
Dope. Debt free and getting paid!
Clearly delivered information and you are definitely inspiring! 2nd Lt and paid student?! Get It Girl! Not to mention, the service you will be providing of healing our wounded warriors is phenomenal.
My daughter is a high school junior and is seriously considering joining the Air Force and becoming a medical doctor. We spoke to a recruiter yesterday and I’m waiting for her to make a decision about how soon she wants to join. It’s refreshing to see your channel. 😊
Thank you! As somebody who also has no prior military experience (or family military experience) this was really helpful. This was the first time I could hear a "real" person discussing the reality of the program for them
Thank you for this video! I have always wanted to be a doctor in the military. I was so stoked when I heard about HPSP. I am currently enlisting into the Marine Corps but I am hoping to do HPSP through the Navy when I am done in the Marine Corps and I get my degrees.
I think I’m gonna do hpsp for the national guard
I’m thinking about doing the same thing
I sometimes wish I did the HPSP scholarship program. Nice overview!
Adnan A why?
You still can do it
v tf is your problem?
It's interesting. I live in Czech republic and my wife studied military medical school, they paid for her education for 6years, but she needed to service to military for 18 years. And it wasn't such amount of money as in US🙏🏻 Good for you! Congrats!
Thank you for this video, I am trying the non traditional path to medical school myself and want to take the military path to get there as well. I was never able to find someone on youtube that has done it, I was kind of discouraged until I found your channel. Your truly inspiring!
I love your videos ❤️! Thank you for sharing your experiences and insight about medical school and the HPSP! I’m planning on applying to medical school next summer as well as the HPSP through the Army 😉.
Good luck on your applications. I want to do HPSP through the Navy.
I was one of the many who requested this ❤️
Thank you for your patience! Hope you found it helpful
Thank you so much for this video. It really helps me in taking
steps toward my future!
Thank you for this information and for your service. Glad Uncle Sam is laying your way through med school!
You are a literal goddess! This is exactly what I needed
Thank you so much! I am planning on joining the air force and after my four years of college hopefully getting the HPSP scholarship to be a doctor!
Im joining the air force after hight school so i dont know much but i believe in you
Hey, you can do multiple HPSP’s (you don’t have to apply to one branch even if the recruiter says you can’t) but the army and navy have more opportunity (slots) than Air Force. HOWEVER- I’ve heard Air Force is cushier, but it also depends on where you wanna be. Navy is the ocean (Florida, CA, Rhode Island, anywhere coastline). Air Force is is mostly dessert (Nevada, Idaho, Utah, etc) . Army is in muggy land or mountains (, Kansas , CO, Texas, Alabama, etc).
this video was so helpful! thank you for making this video
Hey Brittany. Great video! This video was very helpful and informative!
Yasss I’ve been waiting for this! Because of you I joined my college Air Force rotc
Wow! How's it going?!
@@thebrittnyway I loved it! I started last semester (I am a sophomore) passed the AFOQT, but I decided to wait until after undergrad to pursue the AF because the program at Tennessee State can be somewhat time consuming :(
@@thebrittnyway But I just wanted you to know that one day we were required to give a presentation as to why we wanted to join ROTC and I mentioned you as one of my role models, so I just want to thank you!
This is just the video and channel I needed!
This was soooo informative. Thank you!!!
Great info! The big downside, though, is the pay as an attending. It is ABYSMAL compared to what you’d make as a civilian doctor. Even family medicine doctors make around 30% less, more than 50% less for higher paying specialties. There are literal peer-reviewed studies on this, look them up! I did the math when I started getting recruiter emails. Even accounting for the signup bonus, school stipends, higher residency pay, saved capital and interests on student debt, free health care, tax incentives, etc., you still come short around $200K-600K after your four years of commitment. The losses just compound from there if you decide to stay. Definitely only do it if you want to be part of the military. Otherwise, civilian doctors will be better off in the end, even if they’re initially drowning in several hundreds of thousands of dollars of student loans.
Oh yess... I need it so much. Thanks for the info
Beautiful and intelligent. Thanks for the info ! Been looking into becoming a physician, and this is a viable option
You are inspired me, respect 😇✊🏽🙏
Just what I needed, thank you!
Thank you so much for this video . Very informative ❤
When do you apply after you get your bachelor's or masters? Or right after high school?
Could we use this same program to be a radiology tech(xray tech)
This video was very helpful!! I'm considering the Air Force or Navy. I am worried about the leadership part because I'm not quite sure how to gain leadership experience. Also I'm a nontrad premed student; I was worried that I will be the only person in my late twenties going into COT...how do they view age?
Leadership wise, you will be trained how to manage your crew by your duty station
Very good video, good luck to you. Wow medical school education, and no debt.
you are my GOALLLL. you go girl
Very helpful video! Thank you so much !
i love being medical event that i a m not really medical i am battlefiled airman and having medical skills is amazing
What ? You automatically become a captain in the army or air force with hpsp
Sooooo unrelated but where did you get those glasses!
Thanks girl! You rock!
Wow you are the definition of black excellence! I commission this May ! :)))
why u gotta make it about race homes
She’s just the definition of excellence, pure and simple. She just happens to be black. You make it sound as though it’s extraordinary that she’s excellent in spite of being black. If she were white you wouldn’t say “white excellence”. As an African American I understand your sentiment and pride but I want the world to see her for herself so others can accept her for what she is and what she has accomplished.
What is the difference between a military residency and the normal residency process? Are you able to pick any specialty you desire?
wow this intro!!! thank you for this video :)
Do you think this applies also for medical students from the Caribbean? I’m done with my 2 years now studying for CBSE and STEP 1
Is there any different in the educational systems between military and civilian med school? And when you complete the military med school and offer the four years service, can you switch to a civilian doctor without having anything again to do with the military?
Can you talk about SOST or other occupational fields in the Air force once you become professional.
Does the gpa requirement come from your high school gpa or like when you’re in medical school?
Most likely undergrad
Heyy Brittny! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! It's been super helpful! Also FYI wanted to point that i was not able to view your blog..as the link says expired.
When did you do your basic training? Before going into medical school? Or was it broken up?
Kristine lemus officers don’t go to basic training only enlisted
@@angelt.6971 Yes.. I'm ROTC Army and we have camp and Advance camp and then leadership camp
Isis Palmer But it’s not boot camp
If you still need this question answered, you can attend OTS (officer training school) which lasts about 6 weeks either the spring/summer preceding your M1 year or the summer between your M1/M2 year.
Does anyone know how competitive getting this scholarship is ?
for medical school? pretty sure anyone just gets it, pretty sure they're lenient with the gpa and mcat requirements, although there is one. for dental and stuff i think it's more competitive
Hi! I was wondering if you’re able to choose the state of where you do your residency so that when you transition back out of the military you’ll be set in that state. Thanks!
Hey!! What's the best way to contact you? I have some questions about the HPSP scholarship program
How does it work for people that are already enlisted? i.e national guard?
I am interested in the program, but I have a couple of questions about residency. I have a dog, which is why I am looking at the HPSP route versus the Uniformed Services University. If I am single at the time and I want to match into a military residency, would I have to live in the dorms or would I be able to immediately live off base to bring my dog with me.
Any tips about having a dog in the military, in general, would also be appreciated.
The time you'll spend away from home studying in medical school, in clerkships, and on away rotations is the same between USUHS and HPSP. That statement doesn't make much sense. I am HPSP, active duty with a dog. I'd find a friend or S.O who can watch your dog while your away. Edit: I know plenty of people at USUHS who lived off base with their dog during medical school.
Ok, question i plan on joining the air force (hopeful pj, if not aerospace medical tech). Can i use my gi bill to get a degree to get a in biology, then use the hpsp to go to med school while im already in the service? TIA
How does it work exactly being a doctor in the army,navy or Air Force because i wanna be a surgeon but idk how i can do that if i wanna help out in the military to be a doctor I’m only a sophomore in Hs ?
Army medical recruiter here and I would be happy to answers any questions!
Hello! Thank you for doing this. I have a question about residencies. Would the military be the right path for me if I’m pretty set on what residency I want to pursue? I want to be a neurologist, but I’m not sure if the military has a high need for that speciality. Would it be difficult for me to become a neurologist if I joined the military?
@@qetsiyah1766 Becoming a Neurologist is a difficult path in the military or not. I applaud you for stepping up and going for your goals! The Army does offer a neurology residency. It’s highly competitive so if you go that route make sure you have good step scores. You can apply to both civilian and Army neurology residency programs through the scholarship we offer.
Do they use your civilian gpa in high school and college to determine your eligibility for the program in AF?
Great video! Does the HPSP also cover housing at whatever medical school you attend?
What does the 20 year retirement requirement mean?
To clarify, some people decide to stay in the military (active duty) even after they have fufilled their service obligation. For anyone who wants to retire and receive pension, they must serve 20+ years. That is completely optional and is not required.
If you don’t match into a military residency the first time is it possible to match into a civilian residency instead (and fulfill the service requirement after finishing that residency)? Also have you enjoyed your experience with the Air Force? I am currently debating if I should apply to the Army or AF HPSP program (or if I should apply at all).
Super late, but yeah. Either way, after your residency you have to fulfill the service requirement either way.
I love your glasses, where did you get them??! 👀💕
This is super super helpful!!!!!
Hi can you explain more about the specialty because I was actually considering dermatology and was wondering how that would work with the scholarship?
Wow going applying to PA school soon might have to look into this.
What are some examples of leadership to put on applications?
Have you held any leadership positions in sports or civic organizations? Team captain? Boy Scouts? Positions of responsibility? Were you ever a supervisor?
To join as direct officer, do I need to take the ASVAB?
I heard of someone on an F1 visa who was enrolled in the program.... Is that possible now?
why did you choose the HPSP scholarship over attending the military medical school in bethesda, MD?
I’m leaning towards Army heavily, because Air Force doesn’t hold a lot of military residency, for the reason of retirement. That’s a big determining factor for me. I’ve seen they defer AF up to 50% of the time for residency, while Army is 98% residency match to a military residency. Big deal also you have limited career mobility in AF as they own no fellowships all of them are owned by army/navy. Just something to think about as I did
Do they pay for housing or is that paid with stipend?
Yes
Hi ! Thank you! Can I start after first year of med school? Maybe after step 1? Thus receiving 2 year scholarship for years 3 and 4?
So what if your already in the military? You have to renew your contract ?
I'm 10. I have always wanted to be in the Air Force But I was wondering if I could be a Mechanic and A medic?
JustCall MeEarth nah bro unless you finish your contract and then re-enlist for a another job
Can you do a accelerated bachelor's degree and then go to medical school
My sister is in the army hpsp program for pharmacy school.
Thank you so much!!
Thanks so much for this. Please do u get vacation or breaks while in med school?
What is the residency like ? I hear doctors in the civilian side work crazy hours with no breaks ! Is it the same for military residencies ?
If they pay for your medical school do you get to choose where you go to based off of acceptances? Also if you go to a civilian residency and they only paid for medical school then that’s only four years you have to serve after it?
Awesome glasses. Is this option open to Canadians if I reach for citizenship as well?
Why wouldn’t you simply join the Canadian military?
Lois Cassels I think because it’s really hard to get into a Canadian medical school.
Hey you two! I'll be finished my pre reqs soon and I'm just exploring my options. One of the reasons is because the US is so well equipped, so there are more opportunities in the US military for me to do extremely cool things, and get training I could only dream of... like being a Dr on a space ship lols.
Shao Co. Makes sense. Good luck!
Do your time You are in the military count towards a residency that is required or do you have to do a civilian residency
Hey, I wanted to now if people who are in the Air Force Reserve now are eligible to apply for the HPSP, thank you!
Hi Brittny! Just went to MEPS today, hopefully I am awarded the scholarship. I may have missed it what do you want to specialize in? I want to do OB and I'm nervous about there not being a need for OB in the military once I apply for residency.
2 questions, first question is why are you hoping for a military residency? Second question is, if you do a civilian residency, will you only have to serve the AF 4 years (number of years they paid for med school) and then you can leave?
If the military branch you are in pays for the civilian residency, then you will have to add that to your years of service.
Can International students apply and get chosen? I really want to serve the Military, I've always loved the NAVY
I'm going to be a Senior in H.S and i want to become a Doctor. What's the best way to join the military and get all their benefits and still go to college? Whats the best route to go after highschool?
How soon can you be enlisted? Do they wait until after you graduate?
I have a child of 8months rn, single mom of 25, living in Puerto Rico, so my question is, in your eyes/experiences with clear honestly, is enrolling worth for me to apply for scholarship in medical school too and serve?
Hey Brittny👋🏻
Is it possible for a non American wanting to be in the American Air Force get an HPSP and citizenship?
Can you go to a community college for two years in the medical field you want then get the hpsp for 2 years and service 2 years will you still become an officer?
innovation no you have to have a bachelors degree first to apply for the hpsp. So if you want you can do two years community college, two years university. Then apply for the hpsp for a masters program and only serve two years that way.
Thank you!!
What do you mean by 4 years towards retirement? Is that 4 years extra before you retire or 4 years earlier in retirement?
What were some of your reasons?
I thought the minimum service time was 3 years?
Residency and Fellowship programs are paid for as well with the HPSP scholarship?
And how do the transition work ?
Thank you
so what happens if you do not do a military residency? how does that affect the years you have to give back?
Shakira Harding OH NO GIRL THEY COMIN TO GET YOU😂😂
You still owe them the total years that they payed for in order for you to attend medical school
How can i get into the program...am from the caribbean ....i will like to know...
Do you have to apply to HPSP while you start sending Med School Applications?