Colleges Specialized in Military Medical Training

I'm interested in both medical fields and military service. Are there any colleges that specialize in military medical training?

Sure, there are several avenues for military medical training in the United States.

One of the primary ones is the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). It's an excellent option because it's a military health sciences university that trains officers for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Public Health Service. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is their flagship program.

Another method you could consider is the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program in a college that offers pre-med or medical programs. You get your military training while simultaneously pursuing your medical studies.

You might also look into service academies like the United States Military Academy (West Point), United States Naval Academy, and United States Air Force Academy. These academies offer substantial scholarship opportunities in return for service commitments.

Finally, the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) offers all expenses paid for medical school (including a monthly stipend) in exchange for service as a commissioned medical department officer. Recipients are usually committed to serve in the military for the number of years that are equivalent to their medical education funded. It's important to remember with these paths, there's typically a service commitment after graduation. Therefore, take some time to decide if you're ready for that commitment. The experience, though, is one-of-a-kind with vast opportunities for growth and leadership.