For many students, the cost of post-baccalaureate medical schooling — medical, veterinarian, dental or nurse practitioner training — is a deterrent to applying. The U.S. Army’s Health Professions Scholarship Program can provide tuition assistance and monthly stipends to make someone’s dream of becoming a doctor, dentist or veterinarian a reality.
There will be an HPSP overview at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, in Bennett Tower, Room G05, to provide information on how this program pays for medical school in exchange for future service as an Army physician.
Benefits of the HPSP program are: 100% tuition, $2,700+ monthly stipend for 10.5 months/year, $20,000 accessions bonus, no malpractice insurance required, commissioning as a second lieutenant while in school and advancement to captain upon graduation.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, born or naturalized, to qualify for the scholarship opportunity.
The information session will cover future medical internship selection, service requirements, duty assignments and general life as an Army physician, dentist, nurse, or veterinarian.
All students with aspirations of these various medical careers are invited to attend to explore the options and requirements. Current medical and dental school students are encouraged to attend as one-, two- and three-year scholarships are available for current students.
ROTC pathways will also be discussed for freshman and sophomore students as well.
RSVP to John Dowling at John.Dowling@mail.wvu.edu if you plan to attend or have questions. Seating is limited to 110 participants, so please RSVP. Parking is available in Lot 50 behind Towers and is free after 4 p.m.