Can you go to medical school while on active duty?

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:02:27 -0500

I am currently on active duty, but would like to attend medical school to become a 62A. Since I am active would I have to wait until I can transfer into the guard or reserves? Or can I go while I'm on active duty via HPSP? I would like to know more about the process of going from 11A to 62A before taking the MCAT so I am not studying or taking the test for no reason. I have asked around my unit but have heard different things. I am not very knowledgeable in this subject so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Response by Marcus Kesler made Dec 14 at 2018 9:17 PM

Marcus Kesler — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 21:17:47 -0500

It might be worth looking into the Uniformed Services University:

https://www.usuhs.edu/apply

Uniformed Services University

The mission of the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences is to educate, train, and comprehensively prepare uniformed services health professionals, scientists, and leaders to support the Military and Public Health Systems, the National Security and National Defense Strategies of the United States, and the readiness of our Uniformed Services.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2019 11:21 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:21:45 -0500

USUHS is the only way to attend med school on active duty. Even HSPS would require you to separate and then serve the time owed in the military after. There is no green to gold or tuition assistance for doctorate level programs because there are already programs in place to pay for those degrees.
That might be an overstatement about the doctorate level programs because I believe there are PA PHD programs in the Army, but you still work as a PA the whole time.