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The strength to heal our nations' defenders.

Begin your medical career with unique experience as part of one of the world's most advanced health care organizations. If you are currently enrolled in, or have received a letter of acceptance to, an accredited doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy program, you can receive a full scholarship through the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) for up to four years. During academic breaks, you'll gain hands-on experience in our advanced health care organization. After graduation, you'll be eligible for our highly sought residency training programs.

As a student, you'll also receive:
- Monthly stipend of more than $1,900 for 10? months
- Officer's pay during academic breaks
- Reimbursement for books, laboratory equipment and academic fees

Upon graduation, benefits will include:
- Paid continuing education
- 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
- Non-contributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service
- No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
- Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
- Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)
- Commission as a Medical Service Corps captain
- Training to become a leader in your field

Requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Enrollment in or acceptance to an accredited doctor of medicine or osteopathy program in the United States or Puerto Rico
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to maintain full-time student status

Numerous scholarships are available. Please click "Apply" to request an info pack.