Can I use the green to gold program to get an advanced degree?

2020-02-08T11:19:14-05:00

I already have a BS and MS and would like to go for my PhD in say epidemiology, public health, or infectious diseases in the near future. Can I do that through this program and is there a minimum amount of time I need to serve as enlisted before I qualify for this program? Thank you for the info.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2020 11:23 AM

2020-02-08T11:23:49-05:00

Army's green to gold webpage says minimum 2 years of active duty enlistment before I can qualify for this program but does not say anything about if I can use the program to earn a PhD.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2020 12:07 PM

2020-02-08T12:07:48-05:00

Sorry, no TA and G2G can't be used for a PhD. The Army has other routes for many PhD programs, but not all. A viable possibility you might want to check out is that USUHS has a MD/PhD researcher program. They will commission you, send you to school full time while on active duty and pay all your expenses to license.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2020 12:17 PM

2020-02-08T12:17:21-05:00

I don't know about the active duty option (where you're paid full time) but i believe you can for just the scholarship G2G where you ETS and then go to school.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2020 12:09 PM

2020-02-09T12:09:26-05:00

SPC Gibson, G2G can be used for Bachelors or Masters. PhD programs are usually longer. Also, most PhD programs are fully funded so it’s not necessary to look for funding options, but the school would be happy if you have external ones. Shoot me an email if you wanna know more of doctorate programs. I’m in PhD program in Chemistry.