Kelly Re 5849938 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have spoken with recruiters, but I have a few years of schooling left before I&#39;d be eligible, so thought I&#39;d ask here!<br /><br />I&#39;m looking to direct commission as a 73B after I graduate with my PhD. <br /><br />1. How competitive is the HPSP program, specifically for this MOS?<br />2. Would I be a civilian until graduation? Or would I drill during my PhD program?<br />3. What is the process like for receiving orders? I had a friend who became a Navy officer after finishing with her BA. She was in ROTC all of college and when she was graduating, she ranked the bases she wanted to be sent to. Would I also rank where I want to be sent/do I have any say? Or is it completely up to the Army?<br />4. Any other advice or suggestions are greatly appreciated :) 2020-05-04T14:03:07-04:00 Kelly Re 5849938

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have spoken with recruiters, but I have a few years of schooling left before I&#39;d be eligible, so thought I&#39;d ask here!<br /><br />I&#39;m looking to direct commission as a 73B after I graduate with my PhD. <br /><br />1. How competitive is the HPSP program, specifically for this MOS?<br />2. Would I be a civilian until graduation? Or would I drill during my PhD program?<br />3. What is the process like for receiving orders? I had a friend who became a Navy officer after finishing with her BA. She was in ROTC all of college and when she was graduating, she ranked the bases she wanted to be sent to. Would I also rank where I want to be sent/do I have any say? Or is it completely up to the Army?<br />4. Any other advice or suggestions are greatly appreciated :)

2020-05-04T14:03:07-04:00 2020-05-04T14:03:07-04:00 MAJ Byron Oyler 5849950

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>How many years of schooling left? These maybe better questions for then than now depending how long. Direct accessions (another name for direct commission) can be spotty. Your best bet is to find an AMEDD recruiter (might be DHA now) and ask these questions. Medical for officers has completely separate recruiting than your normal neighborhood recruiting station. Depending how may years out you are, ROTC might be a better option. Really need to know how many years we are talking before most can give good answers.

2020-05-04T14:07:49-04:00 2020-05-04T14:07:49-04:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 5850261

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It’s been a while, but the HPSP is very competitive and we only offer 1 and 2 year scholarships. The only training requirement you would have while in your PhD program might be the direct commission course in the summer. If your academic obligations conflict with the direct commission course or the officer basic course, they will have you wait until after you graduate. You will be assigned where the army needs you. You may be able to list your preferences but there’s no guarantee because there must be a vacancy for you to go into. Go to goarmy.com/AMEDD for information and to locate a recruiter. You cannot apply for HPSP until you are in your third year of your doctoral program.

2020-05-04T15:50:11-04:00 2020-05-04T15:50:11-04:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 6121735

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not clear if you’re at USUHS or an y Dee grad. You’ll need your license for independent practice first before you can direct commission as a 73B. Your doctorate must also be either in clinical or counseling psychologist. Talk to an AMEDD specific recruiter.

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