Hello,
I was recently accepted to a DO school, and kind of stumbled on this thread about the public health service. I'm really interested in it, but several things confused me. I'd be grateful if anyone could shed some light.
1. For the scholarship, if I wanted all 4 years, I would have to apply before March 31 the year I enter medical school?
2. Is the loan repayment separate / different from the scholarship? My understanding is that you apply either during your MS4 or residency years? How much does it cover? For example, I think the scholarship pays for books, laptops, etc. Does loan repayment cover that as well, or only the tuition?
3. Does the loan repayment also cover a living stipend? Or is that only for the scholars?
4. Is it too late to apply now and be competitive, or should I attempt to apply earlier next year?
5. Are you only on active status in the military during the time that you are doing your commitment years, or is it life-long?
6. If you have to do a two year commitment, but you did not get matched into your first pick location the first year, can you reapply to get matched into another location during the second year?
7. How is the loan repayment from PHS more advantageous than the other loan repayment plans offered from other hospitals?
I was recently accepted to a DO school, and kind of stumbled on this thread about the public health service. I'm really interested in it, but several things confused me. I'd be grateful if anyone could shed some light.
1. For the scholarship, if I wanted all 4 years, I would have to apply before March 31 the year I enter medical school?
2. Is the loan repayment separate / different from the scholarship? My understanding is that you apply either during your MS4 or residency years? How much does it cover? For example, I think the scholarship pays for books, laptops, etc. Does loan repayment cover that as well, or only the tuition?
3. Does the loan repayment also cover a living stipend? Or is that only for the scholars?
4. Is it too late to apply now and be competitive, or should I attempt to apply earlier next year?
5. Are you only on active status in the military during the time that you are doing your commitment years, or is it life-long?
6. If you have to do a two year commitment, but you did not get matched into your first pick location the first year, can you reapply to get matched into another location during the second year?
7. How is the loan repayment from PHS more advantageous than the other loan repayment plans offered from other hospitals?
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