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I know many dentist who went to dental school after 40 and are very happy! If you have the energy and mindset, I say go for it.

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United States Public Health Service updated vacancy list

New applicants who wish to apply to the Corps will now be able to use AES to electronically submit their PHS-50 application and supporting documents. https://www.usphs.gov/apply/apply.aspx

You can start the process now if you can get someone in your command to sign a release form for you. Just make sure you explain to them that the process takes probably a year and half or so. If the Navy is downsizing like the Air Force, they may be happy to release you even if you are still in...

You will qualify for the retention bonus if you did it through the army or any recognized ADA 2 year or specialty civilian residency. I was just stating if you decide to not do it through the army that you could do it through PHS.

I'm IM'd you my response to your thread!

Yes, if you have more than 8 years you have to get a waiver. I actually did an inter-service transfer from the USAF to PHS and had 13 years active duty in the AF. I had to sign an agreement that I would serve at least 10 years in PHS before retiring. If you need to get in touch with one of...

I apologize for the delayed response. I'm not familiar with FQHC so I really can't give an answer for your question. I can tell you that USPHS is one of the seven uniformed services. The seven uniformed services are USAF, US Army, US Navy, US Coast Guard, US Marines, USPHS, and NOAA. When...

Hi Rebecca! You are active duty when you are in the United States Public Health Service so you will not be able to serve in the army reserve. PHS is one of the seven uniformed services. The seven uniformed services are PHS, USAF, USA, USN, USCG, USMC, and NOAA.

Their is a National Health Service Corps loan repayment program. The NHSC score is used to evaluate locations for recipients of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program. The scholarship covers the costs of dental school tuition and fees, as well as...

Are you referring to how many spots are and have been opened in job vacancies? Give me a few days to get an answer for you in regards to your question of competitiveness of scholarships. Many things have recently been updated or changed so I want to make sure I get you the correct information. :)