Medical Student

The U.S. Navy is seeking highly qualified medical students, residents, and physicians interested in serving as commissioned officers while receiving full medical education or residency sponsorship.

This posting supports medical students (HPSP/HSCP). Residents may qualify under a separate Financial Assistance Program (FAP).

HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (HPSP)

• Full tuition coverage at accredited U.S. medical schools (MD or DO)

• Monthly stipend while enrolled

• Commissioned as a Navy physician upon graduation and residency completion

• Active-duty service obligation following training

HEALTH SERVICES COLLEGIATE PROGRAM (HSCP)

• Full active-duty pay and benefits during medical school

• Time in training counts toward military retirement

• Designed for medical students seeking financial stability

ELIGIBILITY

• U.S. citizen

• Accepted to or enrolled in an LCME- or COCA-accredited U.S. medical school (HPSP)

• Competitive academic standing

• Medically qualified for military service

WHY NAVY MEDICINE

• Graduate or train with significantly reduced or eliminated educational debt

• Practice medicine in world-class military treatment facilities

• Leadership development unmatched in civilian pathways

• Competitive officer compensation and benefits

• Opportunity to serve at home and abroad

NEXT STEPS

This is not a general application. Qualified candidates will complete an initial eligibility and competitiveness screening with a Navy medical officer recruiter.

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