Does residency count towards HPSP?

Time spent in an active duty residency does not count towards your HPSP payback commitment.

How do I get HPSP scholarship Navy?

To be eligible for a FAP scholarship, you must be:

1. A U.S. Citizen (dual citizenship not permitted).
2. Physically qualified for a commission in the U.S. Navy.
3. Accepted into an accredited residency training program in an area needed by the Navy.

Can I do my medical residency in the military?

Military’s residency programs are approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and residents have the opportunity to participate in, and even lead, research protocols. What are my career options? You can work both as a full-time or part-time physician in the military.

Which is better HPSP or Usuhs?

USUHS vs. HPSP is a bigger program than USUHS: Each year, USUHS only brings in around 63 army physicians, 52 physicians for the navy and the air force, and only 4 for the public health service. Each year, the HPSP program brings in over 200 for each of those branches (army, navy, and air force).

How do I apply for the HPSP scholarship?

Reach out to an U.S. Army Medical or local recruiter to schedule a preliminary interview to learn about joining the U.S. Army health care team and the HPSP application process. They will also provide the application forms.

Does residency count as active duty?

In a military residency, you are on Active Duty while undergoing your residency training. Your time counts toward promotion, pay longevity and retirement. If you are a civilian resident, your civilian facility pays your salary.

How long is HPSP contract?

Service Obligation for HPSP * Serve a minimum three (3) year commitment as an active duty officer or one (1) year for each year of scholarship participation (whichever is greater). * Three (3) year HPSP recipients have a three (3) year service obligation (four (4) year obligation if accepting signing bonus).